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A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home

  • Written by: Cameron Shearer, Research Associate in Physical Sciences, Flinders University
imageYou'll be amazed how much nanotechnology is found in the average house.Pexels/Binyamin Mellish

As a researcher of nanomaterials, I am often asked: “When are we finally going to start seeing nanotechnology products on the market?”

This is a simple question to answer because the average home is already filled with products enhanced or...

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Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging

  • Written by: Rebecca Lindberg, Research Coordinator, Victoria University
imageUnhealthy lifestyles lead to chronic diseases later in life.Prach Trapmanee/Shutterstock

The report card is in. The results are not good. Almost three in four Australian children consume too much sugar, 91.5% of young people do not meet physical activity recommendations, and Australians are among the most obese people in the world.

Today we released...

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Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length

  • Written by: Ryan Kempster, Shark biologist, University of Western Australia
imageAn electric field could help avoid getting any closer than this.Sharkdiver.com/Wikimedia Commons

A wearable electric shark deterrent can effectively repel great white sharks, according to our independent tests of the device.

The manufacturers of the A$749 Shark Shield Freedom 7TM say it works by emitting an electric field around the wearer. This...

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Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
imageOline Votingwww.shutterstock.com

Australia’s current election proves that there has never been a greater need for online electronic voting. The country has come to a political standstill as the laborious process of manual counting of ballot papers is conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The AEC employs around 75,000 people...

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  1. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  2. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  3. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  4. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  5. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  6. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  7. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  8. The off-topic Conversation #100
  9. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  10. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  11. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  12. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  13. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  14. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  15. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  16. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  17. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  18. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  19. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  20. The myth of public opinion
  21. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  22. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  23. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  24. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  25. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  26. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016
  27. Final polls have Coalition favoured
  28. Gina Rinehart, Weight Loss and Women Under the Microscope
  29. #ausvotes: a final update from the social media hustings
  30. Overcharged for hearing aids? Australia's audiology industry isn't rogue, but needs improvement
  31. Brexit is done, now what about accounting?
  32. Just how safe are Australia's airports?
  33. Brexit harms startups but it may not be fatal
  34. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the campaign's final week
  35. Higher education pays for itself many times over
  36. Crossing the line: why the royal commission examined initiation rituals and defence abuse
  37. Malcolm Turnbull: a prime minister on probation in search of a mandate
  38. Friday essay: the Battle of the Somme and the death of martial glory
  39. Black market jobs cost Australia billions and youth are at the coalface
  40. Your wireless footprint can help police catch a thief
  41. Explainer: what are women's options for giving birth?
  42. Politics for the planet: why nature and wildlife need their own seats at the UN
  43. Grattan on Friday: Shorten struggles as campaign winds down
  44. WA-xit: history beckons
  45. Brexit could leave the European Union struggling with its climate targets
  46. Britain’s 'Bregret' offers timely lessons for Australian voters this weekend
  47. Election explainer: why do I have to vote, anyway?
  48. The shame game: why it's time to end the ‘mummy wars’
  49. Election FactCheck: Does the government spend $3 billion each year on the offshore asylum seeker detention system?
  50. Anti-discrimination law exemptions don't strike the right balance between rights and freedoms

Business News

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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The Daily Magazine

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

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

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

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

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...