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To date, we have not heard from any aliens. Nor have we seen any – but here are the fascinating projects working to change that.
Birnam Wood is a novel of depth and complexity, but its depiction of an unscrupulous billionaire is also refreshingly unsubtle.
The discovery of massive, early galaxies could force scientists to rethink how the first galaxies formed after the Big Bang.
If the directors of superhero movies are considered auteurs, why aren’t the writers and artists who created the comics they’re based on?
The Solar System as we know it doesn’t really make sense without a ninth planet. So then why can’t we find it?
Electric cars are now appearing on Australian roads. But can electric utes meet the more exacting needs of our tradies?
The rest of the nation should follow the ACT’s lead. Incentives to boost the transition to electric vehicles are one of the best ways to tackle Australia’s fastest-growing source of emissions.
A recent government roundtable proposed stricter profile verification conditions as a response to safety concerns on dating apps. But research suggests users want something else.
To understand this question, we need to travel back in time.
Le fameux télescope spatial James-Webb vient de passer sa première année dans l’espace et commence à révolutionner l’astronomie. Plongée en images.
Washing raw chicken can splash bacteria around the kitchen. It’s best just to properly cook the chicken without washing it. So why do people still wash? Time to bust some chicken-washing myths.
Summer reading is a byword for light escapism – but it can mean anything, from catching up on the classics to a new romance novel. Julian Novitz travels to the 19th century to trace its evolution.
A year on since the historic launch of the most powerful infrared telescope in human history, we admire and explore some of the best images it delivered in 2022.
A gap year is dedicated time to explore who you are. It is not an indication you won’t return to further study.
The classic Marvel comic book anti-hero is known for ultra-violence and vigilante justice: why is he so appealing to law enforcement?
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shane Drumgold today announced that the charges against Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019, have been withdrawn…
In AMC’s new series Interview with the Vampire, the traditionally homoerotic subtext becomes the text – does this change the nature of the vampire narrative?
It’s often claimed that reforming tenancy laws to better protect tenants will drive landlords out of the market, leading to fewer rental properties. A new study finds no evidence to support the claim.
Major new policies are still needed to accelerate the road transport transition. There’s good news, however: Australian motorists have been promised more choice soon.
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Associate Professor of Astronomy, Swinburne University of Technology
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Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology
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Developmental Psychology Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Management, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Information Systems, Swinburne University of Technology
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Co-Director Space Technology and Industry Institute, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Research fellow, Swinburne University of Technology
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Lecturer in Politics and Sociology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor of Housing & Social Policy, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology
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PhD Candidate at School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Swinburne University of Technology
