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Extinction alert: saving the world from a deadly asteroid impact

  • Written by: Michael Dello-Iacovo, PhD candidate (Mining Engineering), UNSW Australia
imageHow to save the Earth from an asteroid strike. Shutterstock/trialhuni

Sixty-five million years ago, disaster struck the Earth. An asteroid or comet around 10km in diameter slammed into what is now the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

While the idea was ridiculed at first, this event is now widely believed to be the reason the dinosaurs became extinct.

Thi...

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Company results wrap: retail sales flat, but some retailers buck the trend

  • Written by: John Rice, Professor of Management, University of New England
imageThe success of companies like T-shirt brand Threadless shows innovation matters in retail.Todd Kopriva/Flickr, CC BY

Companies have finished reporting results for the financial year so it’s time to take stock of how the different business sectors of Australia are fairing. In our company results wrap series we take a step back from the...

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FactCheck Q A: is $30 billion spent every year on 500,000 Indigenous people in Australia?

  • Written by: Nicholas Biddle, Fellow, Australian National University
imageChair of the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council, Warren Mundine, speaking on Q&A, August 29, 2016.Q&A

The Conversation is fact-checking claims made on Q&A, broadcast Mondays on the ABC at 9.35pm. Thank you to everyone who sent us quotes for checking via Twitter using hashtags #FactCheck and #QandA, on Facebook or by email...

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Absurdist, poignant slapstick – plus a brass band – in En Avant, Marche!

  • Written by: Vanessa Tomlinson, Associate Professor of Music, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
imageEn avant, Marche! An energetic – sometimes frenetic – show. Supplied

David Berthold’s 2016 Brisbane Festival aims to connect artists and audiences in ways that disrupt the convention. En Avant, Marche! does exactly that, bringing together Belgium arts companies NYGent and Les Ballets C de la B with Brisbane’s very own...

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  1. US-China ratification of Paris Agreement ramps up the pressure on Australia
  2. Can, or should, we save ARENA?
  3. Brazil ousting demonstrates the new coup rocking Latin America
  4. Health Check: is it bad to regularly sleep wearing earplugs?
  5. Protected areas are helping save our favourite animals – but let's not forget the others
  6. If the TPP dies, Australia has other game changing trade options
  7. Paranoid politics: how does Donald Trump get away with it?
  8. Habitat III: the biggest conference you’ve probably never heard of
  9. New Grattan research shows what is at stake in the superannuation debate
  10. Vital Signs: all eyes on the central bankers
  11. Explainer: what's meningococcal meningitis and what are the signs?
  12. Students are not hard-wired to learn in different ways – we need to stop using unproven, harmful methods
  13. The Climate Change Authority report: a dissenting view
  14. Careful surveillance and pet wearables: at home with animals
  15. Why old theories on Indigenous counting just won't go away
  16. Will airlines ban Samsung phones after their recall for exploding batteries?
  17. Liberal Party 'internals' have a bad attack of acid stomach
  18. Victorian ReachTEL: Labor leads, but Andrews damaged by CFA dispute
  19. Boyer Lectures: Episode 1 – Health inequalities and the causes of the causes
  20. Turnbull flays colleagues after government's humiliation
  21. Food for thought: feeding our growing population with flies
  22. Creatine: what is it and should we supplement our diets with it?
  23. A Chinese company gave $3.6 million to Labor while bidding for government work – and it's totally legal
  24. Graf all you want, but don't you dare be poor!
  25. It's time to speak up about noise pollution in the oceans
  26. ACCC unlikely to secure compensation for Volkswagen customers
  27. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the shambles in the lower house
  28. Explainer: what treatment do young children receive for gender dysphoria and is it irreversible?
  29. Australian small businesses could be stretched by changes to commercial credit cards
  30. ACCC takes VW to court -- but will it help consumers?
  31. Questioning the 'miracles' of Saint Teresa
  32. Can Turnbull change course in Indigenous affairs?
  33. Direct Action not as motivating as carbon tax say some of Australia's biggest emitters
  34. Interactive: what powers does ASIO have to question and detain terror suspects?
  35. Explainer: what are drug cryptomarkets?
  36. To raise status of teaching, Australia needs to lift pay and cut teacher numbers
  37. The Climate Change Authority's gamble on political pragmatism
  38. Beneath the surface of tourism in Bali
  39. Friday essay: on listening to new national storytellers
  40. Human trials on Earth are the key to how we will survive on Mars
  41. Turnbull government loses discipline and votes in House chaos
  42. Grattan on Friday: Labor's Sam Dastyari suffers Chinese burn
  43. Politics podcast: Eric Abetz on the conservatives in the Liberal Party
  44. China hosts the G20: prepare to be underwhelmed?
  45. Lucy's shattered bones prove our ancestors lived a dangerous life in the trees
  46. Are mosquitoes to blame for the spread of 'flesh-eating' bacteria?
  47. Mobile phone health alarmists bereft of credible arguments
  48. Humans are experimenting with the planet, so let's make sure we learn along the way
  49. Briefcase phones, bracelet radios and other obsolete design gems
  50. What can we learn from children's drawings?

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...