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Water, water, everywhere in our Solar system but what does that mean for life?

  • Written by: Jonti Horner, Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow, University of Southern Queensland
imageThis illustration shows Cassini diving through geyser plumes on Saturn's the ocean world moon of Enceladus.NASA/JPL-Caltech

There was much excitement when NASA recently revealed new details about the oceans that lurk beneath the surface of Saturn’s tiny moon Enceladus and Jupiter’s Europa.

Why the excitement? Well, here on Earth, where...

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Vital Signs: where are all the jobs?

  • Written by: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics and PLuS Alliance Fellow, UNSW

Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data affecting global economies.

This week: the IMF is upbeat about Australia’s growth prospects, as is our central bank, but fear about a...

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Vested interests behind ‘city shapers’ often subvert higher-density policies

  • Written by: Katrina Raynor, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Transforming Housing Project, University of Melbourne
imagePlanning policies in many cities advocate higher-density housing for reasons of sustainability and efficiency.Dan Peled/AAP

Urban consolidation features in the planning policy of every Australian capital city, but is highly contentious. Communities often resist attempts to increase density. And research suggests such policies are inconsistently...

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Why terms like 'shred, burn and melt' belong in the kitchen, not the gym

  • Written by: Naroa Etxebarria, Assistant Professor Sport and Exercise Science, University of Canberra
imageUnlike the immediacy of cooking, gaining and losing fat are relatively slow processes. Rapid methods for weight loss are rarely sustainable. from www.shutterstock.com

Celebrity trainers and buff social media stars use terms such as “shred”, “burn” and “melt” to describe bodies responding to resistance training...

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  1. Super funds targeted in Shorten's housing affordability package
  2. Grattan on Friday: Malcolm Turnbull forges 'values' into political weaponry
  3. Australians largely support science, but not all see the benefits
  4. Australian governments are treading lightly around Airbnb
  5. Will Jakarta's new governor stand firm against hardline religious groups?
  6. Why I’m supporting Saturday’s March for Science
  7. From the heart: why writers are putting themselves in nonfiction
  8. Let’s stop kicking the innovation football around
  9. A doctor's sexual advances towards a patient are never ok, even if 'consensual'
  10. Explainer: the proposed changes to Australian citizenship
  11. Budget explainer: if you want to know about the economy, look past the budget forecasts
  12. March for science? After decades of climate attacks, it's high time
  13. We need to get rid of carbon in the atmosphere, not just reduce emissions
  14. Five tips to get the most out of your workday
  15. For renters, making housing more affordable is just the start
  16. How accurate are the costumes in TV period dramas?
  17. From blood letting to brain stimulation: 200 years of Parkinson's disease treatment
  18. 'Sustainable tourism' is not working – here's how we can change that
  19. Big Little Lies and the Feminist Fly in the Ointment
  20. Government to lengthen permanent residency period for aspiring citizens
  21. Politics podcast: Jenny Lambert on the 457 visa scrapping
  22. Defence job is a bureaucratic prize in uncertain times
  23. Conservative landslide likely at 8 June UK general election
  24. The Real Spartacus: or What is Philosophy as a Way of Life?
  25. Here's what Australia's cellular network scene could look like by 2020
  26. If a croc bite doesn't get you, infection will
  27. Australian politics explainer: Gough Whitlam's dismissal as prime minister
  28. Budget explainer: the federal-state battle for funding
  29. Australia's energy debates need to move beyond political tribalism
  30. Curious kids: where does money come from?
  31. How English-style drizzle killed the Ice Age's giants
  32. Mandatory minimum sentences and populist criminal justice policy do not work – here's why
  33. Body dysmorphic disorder and cosmetic surgery: are surgeons too quick to nip and tuck?
  34. Decoding the music masterpieces: Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor
  35. Inflight Wi-Fi highlights challenges of satellite broadband delivery on land and in the sky
  36. Social impact investment can help retirees get the housing and care they need
  37. As live streaming murder becomes the new normal online, can social media be saved?
  38. Turnbull talks tough on foreign workers – deer farmers and historians off welcome list
  39. Exquisite prose, with rare and subtle insight
  40. Australian government axes 457 work visa: experts react
  41. NDIS hiccups are expected, as with any large-scale social reform
  42. Australia's back in the satellite business with a new launch
  43. Harrison Young appointed chairman of The Conversation
  44. Why it's so offensive when we call people animals
  45. How do we learn to read?
  46. Where the old things are: Australia's most ancient trees
  47. Australian politics explainer: the Labor Party split
  48. The off-topic Conversation #120
  49. Unflinching, luminous, and moving, the Stella shortlist will get under your skin
  50. Budget explainer: has there been a blowout in social security and welfare spending?

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

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Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...