Leadership

Why Don't Talented People Get Promoted More Often?

Being the workplace ‘fixer’ builds a reputation for reliability but can limit promotion opportunities. To advance, consider focusing on demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, mentoring others, and building systems that reduce dependence on your expertise.
4 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

The researchers are using outputs from OpenAI and Anthropic models to train domestic AI systems via distillation, accelerating defence applications such as surveillance, cyber warfare, targeting and autonomous operations. Happening despite US technology restrictions.
5 minutes
ADFA PT
Wellbeing

Where do peptides come from? We found out.

Experimental weight-loss peptides such as Retatrutide are increasingly being bought online and injected by Australians despite being illegal and unapproved. The trend is driving demand for injection equipment and raising concerns about health risks.
8 minutes
Technology & Innovation

How Volkswagen’s flying-car dream crashed in China

The ambitious project was abandoned in 2024 after struggling to keep pace with rapidly advancing Chinese competitors, technical challenges, and legal disputes. The case highlights growing competition and China’s dominance in emerging air-mobility technologies.
15 minutes
Strategic Influence

With a Saudi deal, the US begins ‘Plan C’ for nonproliferation in the Middle East

The agreement accelerates Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program, potentially allowing uranium enrichment and marking a shift in US non-proliferation strategy. Critics argue the shift reflects changing regional realities after setbacks in containing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
10 minutes
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Leadership

Why Workaholics May Not Be Team Players

Research suggests that excessive investment in work can come at the expense of helping colleagues, making workaholics less effective in interdependent teams and potentially better suited to specialised roles requiring greater autonomy.
3 minutes
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Leadership

Why Don't Talented People Get Promoted More Often?

Being the workplace ‘fixer’ builds a reputation for reliability but can limit promotion opportunities. To advance, consider focusing on demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, mentoring others, and building systems that reduce dependence on your expertise.
4 minutes
Artificial Intelligence

Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

The researchers are using outputs from OpenAI and Anthropic models to train domestic AI systems via distillation, accelerating defence applications such as surveillance, cyber warfare, targeting and autonomous operations. Happening despite US technology restrictions.
5 minutes
Air & Space Power

Airpower opened Iran’s skies. Why hasn’t it reopened Hormuz?

The article argues that Operation Epic Fury exposed a weakness in traditional airpower: achieving air superiority and destroying Iranian assets has not stopped low-cost drones and missiles from disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping.
9 minutes
Strategic Influence

With a Saudi deal, the US begins ‘Plan C’ for nonproliferation in the Middle East

The agreement accelerates Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program, potentially allowing uranium enrichment and marking a shift in US non-proliferation strategy. Critics argue the shift reflects changing regional realities after setbacks in containing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
10 minutes
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