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Spider-Man: Homecoming spins a web of fact and fantasy

  • Written by: Michael Milford, Associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
imageColumbia PIctures/Marvel Studios

“Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can”

Spider-Man: Homecoming is the second modern reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise, with the young Tom Holland following in the footsteps of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. That’s three different film series in a 15-year period!

The movie takes...

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Curious Kids: why do some people find some foods yummy but others find the same foods yucky?

  • Written by: Nicholas Archer, Research Scientist, Sensory, Flavour and Consumer Sciences, CSIRO
imageBlue cheese: either you love it or you hate it. But why?Flickr/Susie Wyshak, CC BY-SA

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!


Why do some people find some foods yummy while others...

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What the rise of daily fantasy sports will mean for problem gambling

  • Written by: Dylan Pickering, PhD Candidate, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
imageSydney's Lance Franklin is a popular choice for many fantasy AFL coaches.AAP/David Moir

Fantasy sports is gaining popularity around the world – and it is now big business. Articles relating to the NRL and AFL SuperCoach competitions now appear weekly in the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun tabloids. Leading daily fantasy operators FanDuel...

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City planning suffers growth pains of Australia's population boom

  • Written by: Glen Searle, Honorary Associate Professor in Planning, University of Queensland and, University of Sydney
imageCities suffer the planning consequences of rapid population growth while the federal government reaps the revenue. Gilad Rom/Flickr , CC BY-NC

Population growth has profound impacts on Australian life, and sorting myths from facts can be difficult. This is the third article in our series, Is Australia Full?, which aims to help inform a wide-ranging...

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  2. Read, listen, understand: why non-Indigenous Australians should read First Nations writing
  3. Jukurrpa-kurlu Yapa-kurlangu-kurlu
  4. Surgery to make intersex children 'normal' should be banned
  5. Land clearing isn't just about trees – it's an animal welfare issue too
  6. SA Galaxy: 50-50 tie. Labor, Greens gain in Essential
  7. Government behavioural economics 'nudge unit' needs a shove in a new direction
  8. Do we claim 'bullying' too often?
  9. Doing away with the annual performance review? More feedback isn't necessarily better
  10. No, nanoparticles in baby formula will not harm your baby
  11. 'Cyber revolution' in Australian Defence Force demands rethink of staff, training and policy
  12. New maps reveal cancer levels across Australia, and across the social strata
  13. How to reduce sexism in screenplays
  14. Bloom and boom: how babies and migrants have contributed to Australia's population growth
  15. Higher education fees are rising – so is it still worthwhile enrolling?
  16. Gig economy businesses like Uber and Airtasker need to evolve to survive
  17. Want a better camera? Just copy bees and their extra light-sensing eyes
  18. Essays on health: microbes aren't the enemy, they're a big part of who we are
  19. Community sector offers a solid platform for fair social housing
  20. Liberal party reform becomes the next proxy battle in Abbott versus Turnbull
  21. The media dangerously misuses the word 'trolling'
  22. Why exploitation and corruption continue to dog Australia's VET sector
  23. Politics podcast: Anna Krien on the climate wars
  24. Who's paying for lunch? Here's exactly how drug companies wine and dine our doctors
  25. Are private patients in public hospitals a problem?
  26. The off-topic Conversation #127
  27. Earth's wildernesses are disappearing, and not enough of them are World Heritage-listed
  28. How an obscure Austrian philosopher saw through our empty rhetoric about 'sustainability'
  29. What we can learn about fighting inequality from Australia's convict past
  30. Long ignored, adolescent family violence needs our attention
  31. On poetry and pain
  32. Australia doesn't have a population policy – why?
  33. Redefining the rock god - the new breed of electric guitar heroes
  34. North Korean POWs seeking last chance to return home after decades in exile
  35. Canada offers Australia a blueprint for protecting and motivating corporate whistleblowers
  36. Explainer: how internet routers work and why you should keep them secure
  37. Indigenous girls missing school during their periods: the state of hygiene in remote Australia
  38. Stuck in traffic: busting Melbourne versus Sydney myths and identifying the worst commutes
  39. Here's what you need to know about exotic pets in Australia
  40. ReachTEL: One Nation voters prefer Abbott to Turnbull by over 3:1
  41. We need more than just extra water to save the Murray-Darling Basin
  42. How web series are shaking up Australia's screen industry
  43. Weekly quiz: Aardman Animations is credited with creating which series?
  44. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the clash of the party personalities
  45. Growing food in the post-truth era
  46. Yes, alcohol awareness campaigns like Dry July can work, but not for everyone
  47. Three ways the 'NotPetya' cyberattack is more complex than WannaCry
  48. If only we could see all the credit card fees we pay
  49. After Islamic State falls, we should expect aftershocks in Syria
  50. Why travel bans and changes to human rights laws won't stop terrorist attacks

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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Facing criminal charges can be one of the most daunting experiences in a person's life. The stakes...

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