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A Night Parrot snapped in Western Australia confirms the mysterious species survives across Australia, but now the real conservation work begins.
Shaman have used the psychoactive effects of ayahuasca for spiritual and healing purposes for hundreds of years. But a new breed of tourist has discovered this plant-based drug.
Research shows that providing children with eReading devices can actually inhibit their reading.
Many brain training programs are based on the principles of neuroplasticity. But a new study shows that less than 40% are backed by proof of efficacy.
Can a gender studies academic also write Mills and Boon novels? And can purple prose be as empowering as a pink pussy hat? The answer is yes, and yes again.
Media reports tend to link violence to illicit drugs when alcohol is far more likely to be to blame.
Academics worldwide are calling for the US president to reconsider the executive order on immigration, which many say is damaging to research collaboration.
Many young children can give the false impression that they are learning to read, when in fact they are mostly guessing words from pictures or context. This test will help to identify these students.
As gig work transitions online, knowing how to protect yourself and your devices has never been more important.
Research shows SMEs’ engagement in corporate social responsibility depends on the strategic orientation of owners/managers toward CSR.
Customers still want personal interaction with their bank, but do banks need branches to deliver it?
By measuring a cancer cell’s DNA in the bloodstream, scientists can get a snapshot of the cancer itself, which is referred as a “liquid biopsy”.
Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world (especially across Asia, Denmark and the United Kingdom), with over 200 million people playing worldwide.
The fastest male and female sprinters attain incredible top running speeds with peaks in excess of 44km per hour and 38km per hour, respectively, in the men’s and women’s 100m races.
The evidence the Census servers suffered a DDoS attack is weak. A simpler explanation is that they buckled under load of Australians filling out their Census forms as asked.
Benzodiazepines, like alcohol, are depressant drugs, sometimes referred to as “downers” as they make people feel relaxed, sleepy, less coordinated and generally slowed down.
There are billions of wireless devices around the world and every one has a unique fingerprint. That can be very useful if a device is stolen.
Students who complete internships at university are better at managing their careers and are satisifed with their career choices, research shows.
The Banksia woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain are home to thousands of species, many unique. But they are gradually being swallowed by Perth, one of the world’s most sprawling cities.
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Lead, Mental Health, Edith Cowan University
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PhD Candidate, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Dean - School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
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Researcher and Phd Candidate, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor & Postgraduate Research Coordinator, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Audience Research, Edith Cowan University
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Ken Nosaka is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University
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Lelia Green is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Visual & Cultural Studies, Edith Cowan University
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