Bias

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Sciences & Technology

When it comes to jobs, AI does not like parents

New research finds that AI doesn’t just discriminate against women in the workforce – but also has a problem with parents

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Politics & Society

Ensuring justice is done and seen to be done

To better promote public confidence, research suggests courts need to reassess the test they use for determining whether a judicial officer could be biased

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Politics & Society

Getting real on strawberry needle risk

Instances of strawberries being sabotaged with sewing needles has sparked a national scare in Australia, but perceptions of risk and actual risk can be very different things

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Business & Economics

Cosmetic surgery and the workplace beauty premium

Improving your looks may boost job satisfaction, but employers should focus more on rewarding talent than attractiveness

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