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Spacing of letters, not shape of letters, slightly increases reading speed of those with dyslexia

  • Written by: Eva Marinus, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Macquarie University
imageArial font was as effective as Dyslexie front when the spacing of letters and words were enlarged.from www.shutterstock.com

In 2008, a new font designed called “Dyslexie” was labelled “a breakthrough” by the media for reportedly being about to help increase the reading speed of those with dyslexia. It received media...

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Collecting data to help protect Australia's waters from toxic algal blooms

  • Written by: Penelope Ajani, Chancellors Post Doctoral Fellow, Climate Change Cluster, University of Technology Sydney
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Ever heard of Thalassiosira, Detonula, Leptocylindrus or Chaetoceros? No, they are not the names of Greek gods but arguably some of the most important and beautiful organisms on earth: the diatoms.

Diatoms are largely unseen due to their microscopic size but they are the most abundant and diverse single-celled phytoplankton (or microalgae) in the...

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Turnbull's message to First Australians: we want to do things with you

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Malcolm Turnbull is at his best when he can rise above the overtly partisan fray. So it was on Tuesday that he gave one of the most powerful speeches of his campaign, at a hand-back ceremony marking the end of a decades-long battle for Aboriginal land that lies across the harbour from Darwin and covers most of the Cox Peninsula.

Before becoming...

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Simple processing and clever apps? Don't hold your breath for a user-friendly Medicare IT system

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia

The privatisation of Australia’s Medicare organisation has become a hot issue in this election with the Labor party accusing the Liberals of wanting to privatise Medicare.

The Liberal Government earlier this year earmarked A$5 million to fund consultants to review the digital payment services of Medicare. This was with a view to cutting...

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  2. Howard is marked up and Abbott down in handling foreign policy: Lowy poll
  3. PolicyCheck: What are the parties really offering to save the Great Barrier Reef?
  4. Fair play at the Olympics: testosterone and female athletes
  5. How should reading be taught in schools?
  6. How political opinion polls affect voter behaviour
  7. NSW budget delivers a fat surplus, but mixed bag for Turnbull's chances
  8. The five must-see films of the Sydney Film Festival
  9. A brief history of fossil-fuelled climate denial
  10. Pyne versus Carr on innovation – who came out top?
  11. An Arrium bailout shows how the myth of manufacturing and growth lives on
  12. Shorten's scare campaign will be all or nothing
  13. Smart cities wouldn't let housing costs drive the worse-off into deeper disadvantage
  14. Politicians' inability to speak freely on issues that matter leaves democracy all the poorer
  15. A vote for Brexit means a wounded David Cameron and a calamitous blow to Europe
  16. Seven ways to tell whether a private equity-backed IPO should be avoided
  17. Internships help students better manage their careers
  18. Explainer: the art of video game writing
  19. Why we regain weight after drastic dieting
  20. How we convinced people to trust a new innovative approach to eliminate dengue
  21. Global agriculture study finds developing countries most threatened by invasive pest species
  22. Why so many Australian species are yet to be named
  23. Turnbull admits to critic of marriage plebiscite: 'you make a powerful point'
  24. Juno is about to peer under the clouds of Jupiter
  25. Liberals shielding minister Sussan Ley from debate about health
  26. Response from Labor spokesperson
  27. Election FactCheck Q A: does the government spend more on negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts than on child care or higher education?
  28. Little difference between Labor and the Coalition's jobs programs for young people
  29. Eddie McGuire, Caroline Wilson and when 'playful banter' goes very, very wrong
  30. Here’s looking at: Edgar Degas’ Woman seated on the edge of the bath sponging her neck
  31. Health Check: what is the common cold and how do we get it?
  32. Lessons from the Depression era in how to lose government in a single term
  33. Large growth in student numbers is threatening sustainability of university system
  34. The off-topic Conversation #98
  35. Coalition leads in ReachTEL, but not in other polls
  36. Election explainer: how does the Senate count work?
  37. To Elle and Back: Reviewing the reviewers
  38. What sort of Reserve Bank governor will Philip Lowe be?
  39. Major parties are behind the times – and strangely silent – on social policy
  40. The growing cost of internships could add to inequality
  41. A fanfare of failures: why celebrate Florence Foster Jenkins and Eddie the Eagle?
  42. Science or snake oil: is Garcinia cambogia the magic weight-loss pill it's hyped up to be?
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  44. UFOs, climate change and missing airliners: how to separate fact from fiction
  45. Shorten seeks to keep alive hope of a Labor win
  46. Bill Shorten's campaign pitch: don't risk Medicare under the Liberals
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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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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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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

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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

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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

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