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Explainer: how the internet knows if you're happy or sad

  • Written by: Lewis Mitchell, Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide
imageWith the right algorithm, scientists can detect how you feel through your Facebook posts.Bakhur Nick/Shutterstock

Think about what you shared with your friends on Facebook today. Was it feelings of “stress” or “failure”, or perhaps “joy”, “love” or “excitement”? Each time we post on social...

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Colloid science, tackling superbugs and light lead the 2017 Shine Dome Awards

  • Written by: Sarah Keenihan, Section Editor, Science and Technology, The Conversation
imageAustralian Academy of Science's Shine Dome was designed to reflect the inquiring and innovative nature of science. Adi Chopra DJI/Australian Academy of Science , Author provided

One of Australia’s leading scientists heads a list of honorific award winners set to be celebrated by the Australian Academy of Science at the annual Science at the...

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Explainer: what is positive psychology and how can you use it for yourself?

  • Written by: Peggy Kern, Senior Lecturer in Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne

Many people have probably heard the term “positive psychology”, but know little about what it means in practice. Positive psychology aims to find ways to make life better for people, and ensure they’re the most mentally healthy person they can be.

Officially established in 1998, positive psychology is a relative new field. It has...

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Many Australian universities may be in surplus, but does that mean there's fat to cut?

  • Written by: Mark Warburton, Honorary Senior Fellow, LH Martin Institute (expertise in Tertiary Education funding), University of Melbourne
imageUniversities and other not-for-profit entities typically talk about surpluses, not profits. Flickrs/Adam, CC BY-SA

Universities will feel some funding pain in years to come, as the budget reveals government plans to save A$2.8 billion over the five years from 2016-17 by reforming the higher education system.

This includes a 2.5% efficiency dividend...

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  1. The weather is now political
  2. Let cities speak: what sounds define us now?
  3. Consumers lose out in funeral industry lacking competition and regulation: study
  4. Lessons of 1967 referendum still apply to debates on constitutional recognition
  5. Dinosaur embryo returned to China, but many fossils fall victim to illegal trade and poor protection
  6. Let cities speak: reclaiming a place for community with sounds
  7. Decoding the music masterpieces: Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony
  8. The shocking state of oral health in our nursing homes, and how family members can help
  9. Politicians: please ease off on 'announceables' until after the electricity market review
  10. An ethical hacker can help you beat a malicious one
  11. We should levy Facebook and Google to fund journalism – here's how
  12. Should I stop taking Prozac if I’m pregnant?
  13. The BHP rebrand might be a success even if it doesn't drive sales
  14. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the government's budget sales job
  15. With its 2017 budget the government is still discouraging women
  16. Explainer: why we should be turning waste into fuel
  17. Cave dig shows the earliest Australians enjoyed a coastal lifestyle
  18. The Victorian firefighter dispute comes to a resolution, but for how long?
  19. Weekly quiz: which US president was impeached by the House?
  20. Full response from the AiGroup for a FactCheck on how Australia's top tax rates compare internationally
  21. FactCheck Q A: does Australia have one of the highest progressive tax rates in the developed world?
  22. We should not commit combat troops to the Afghanistan conflict – here's why
  23. There are jobs in journalism, just not traditional ones
  24. Vital Signs: dismal wages growth makes a joke of budget forecasts
  25. Friday essay: the feminist picture book revolution
  26. Explainer: what is a special counsel and what will he investigate in the Trump administration?
  27. Maybe we can, but should we? Deciding whether to bring back extinct species
  28. Australians don't loiter in public space – the legacy of colonial control by design
  29. Climate Council: climate, health and economics are against Carmichael mine
  30. Study confirms 'flushing' blocked fallopian tubes can improve fertility and reduce need for IVF
  31. Few Australians trust social media with personal information but do little about it
  32. Grattan on Friday: Budget-making is undermined by the continuous election campaign
  33. Politics podcast: Dennis Richardson on telling it like it is
  34. Shinzo Abe pushes ahead on constitutional reform amid heated debate within Japan
  35. Four ways junk food brands befriend kids online
  36. $89b shipbuilding plan is a major step forward – but sovereignty remains a problem
  37. Challenges persist for multiple legal actions regarding MH17
  38. The - Roger - Stone Age Man
  39. We don't have a gas shortfall worth worrying about
  40. Anti-Chinese and anti-Christian sentiment is not new in Indonesia
  41. Programs that prepare students for university study may no longer be free
  42. FactCheck: do Australian banks have double the return on equity of banks in other developed economies?
  43. Health Check: why can you feel groggy days after an operation?
  44. Australian fashion is thriving, so where are the policies to take it to the world?
  45. I'm not a racist, but: how we monitor discrimination
  46. What comes first: the free-range chicken or the free-range egg?
  47. Two pictures of rental housing stress and vulnerability zero in on areas of need
  48. Get used to your commute: data confirms houses near jobs are too expensive
  49. The lengthy childhood of endangered orangutans is written in their teeth
  50. New Zealand's Alpine Fault reveals extreme underground heat and fluid pressure

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

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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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