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Do wind vent holes in banners make a difference? We used a wind tunnel to find out

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The next time you see a banner hung across a street or from a bridge, or hoisted as part of a street march, protest or demonstration, take a closer look. You may see that the banner has holes or slits cut into it.

But why would someone cut holes into a perfectly good banner?

These are so-called “wind vents”, and for some reason people...

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David Attenborough says the Great Barrier Reef is in 'grave danger' – it's time to step up

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageSir David on the Great Barrier Reef. David Attenborough © Serengeti Entertainment

Over three weeks, Australians have been taken on an incredible journey through the biology, beauty and wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, guided by Sir David Attenborough.

As individuals who have had the privilege of working on the Reef for much of our lives, the...

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Brexit: taking the great out of Britain

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageEPA/Hannah McKay

It’s not every day we get to see a country seemingly intent on committing political suicide. And yet, despite the pleas of concerned friends and independent evidence about its potential political and economic costs, it’s increasingly possible that Britain might do precisely that.

It is no secret that many Brits have been...

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Mirabella scores spectacular own goal as she attempts Indi comeback

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Former Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella has delivered an early blow to her campaign to regain Indi with an unsubstantiated claim that the seat missed out on A$10 million in hospital money because it elected independent Cathy McGowan.

Mirabella, who lost the seat in 2013, made the assertion in a Sky TV forum on Thursday night.

She told a...

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