Stephen Hawking inspired people with his work on black holes and other mysteries of the universe. Many were quick to pay tribute to the theoretical physicist who died today in the UK, aged 76.
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The government’s plans to store our biometric data are currently going through parliament. The data could reveal more than we’d like to those who seek to access the information.
Signals from the first stars to form in the universe have been picked up by a table-sized detector in a west Australian desert. The find also hints at an early interaction with dark matter.
To make graduates employable and close the training gap, we need to strengthen links to industry and pay attention to the changing needs of businesses.
What is lacking is Myer’s heritage, and the need for this to be carefully reframed and updated for the present day.
Right now, for the second time since 1931, there is no minister directly responsible for science in Australia.
The New Payment Platform may speed up transactions, but evidence suggests it could also lead to more scams and fraud, and many customers won’t switch over.
Welcome to the era of TechPlomacy where a new world order is emerging around cities and their economies, rather than nations and their borders.
With so many bread options it’s a hard choice. Here’s which bread you should choose and why.
Trust Me, I’m an Expert: Risk
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This month, we're talking risk. Three experts give their perspective on how long you might live, how to deal with loneliness – and how to step outside your comfort zone.
By drawing on common values, faith communities can take a lead in making cities fairer, safer, accessible and affordable for all.
Donors play a critical role supporting Australian charities, but we should not attribute them with more knowledge than they actually have.
The ACCC’s inquiry into digital platforms should make it easier for users to identify advertising on Google.
Research shows social enterprises employ more people with disabilities, female managers and long-term unemployed than regular businesses. This will be key to a more inclusive economy.
Young people are taking to bins to protest food waste.
Academics argue that increasing amounts of R&D isn’t translating into greater productivity. But the problem may lay elsewhere in the economy.
Research shows that ‘impact investing’ not only delivers good financial returns, but it supports a great many social and environmental programs in Australia.
When it comes to same-sex marriage, there’s a big gap in support between old and young gay men. Older gay men often see marriage as conservative, and fear marriage will create a “gold standard” for gay relationships.
Parents killing their children is uncommon, but there are some risk factors around the crime such as mental illness, previous abuse and domestic violence.
Airlines want to stretch their routes even longer with non-stop flights to almost anywhere in the world.
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Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor in Social Economics and Urban Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
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PhD Candidate, Media and Communications, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Microbiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology
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University Distinguished Professor of Forensic Behavioural Science & Dean, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Systems Science and Sustainable Urbanism, Swinburne University of Technology
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Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Swinburne University of Technology
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Swinburne University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Clinical Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Scientist at the James Webb Australian Data Centre, Swinburne University of Technology
