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Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 1)

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageIn the Exoplanet Era, we are learning that planets abound in the cosmos.ESO/M. Kornmesser

Just two decades ago, the discovery of the first planet orbiting another sun-like star was announced, and we entered the “exoplanet era”. In the years that followed, more such planets were found. First in a trickle, then in a flood.

This explosive...

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Turnbull proposes an election debate 'in the media of our time'

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Amid general agreement that the National Press Club leaders' debate was a turnoff, literally, Malcolm Turnbull has decided to be Mr Digital Man and organise things his way.

The government has negotiated with Facebook and news.com.au for an encounter early next week that would be streamed on the two platforms, with questions submitted via Facebook...

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Solved mystery of the deep-sea mushroom just raises new questions

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image_Dendrogramma_, the deep-sea mushroomHugh McIntosh/Museum Victoria, CC BY-NC

It’s not often scientists suggest they’ve found an entirely new group of animals, something so different that they can’t be considered as belonging to one of the main groups, such as shellfish, insects, worms, jellyfish, sponges, animals with backbones...

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  2. Computing helps with the complex design of modern architecture
  3. With friends like these: just how close are the Liberal Party and IPA?
  4. 'Antibiotic stewardship' to keep superbugs at bay just isn't happening
  5. Massive storms are pumping pollution into our oceans: time to clean up our cities
  6. Flood deaths are avoidable: don't go in the water
  7. Australian media deals with China – blind spot, or troubling hypocrisy?
  8. Election FactCheck: is crime getting worse in Australia?
  9. Donate to secure trusted information
  10. Where could Australia genuinely innovate?
  11. Lockout laws repeat centuries-old mistake of denying value of cities as messy places
  12. The vaudeville, impact and substance of political name-calling
  13. Safety – or profit? The booming business of CCTV and Safer Streets
  14. Malcolm or Bill: who would you invite to your barbecue?
  15. Lack of housing choice frustrates would-be downsizers
  16. How Australians Die: cause #2 – cancers
  17. How can we achieve reconciliation? Myall Creek offers valuable answers
  18. Past, present, future: how human evolution and climate are linked
  19. From dark gravity to phantom energy: what's driving the expansion of the universe?
  20. Why is teaching kids to draw not a more important part of the curriculum?
  21. Turnbull finds it easy to declare himself a feminist
  22. High-quality, affordable education at the heart of Labor's new early years policy
  23. Full response from a spokeswoman for Richard Di Natale
  24. The off-topic Conversation #96
  25. The role of climate change in eastern Australia's wild storms
  26. Election FactCheck: could a vote among under 30s in Australia possibly deliver a Greens prime minister?
  27. Rebate freeze will set GPs back $11 per general patient consultation, but they’re likely to charge them more
  28. There are better ways to help low paid workers than increasing minimum wage
  29. Björk, digital feminist diva, helps cure our wounds in a visceral Sydney show
  30. Health Check: is man flu real?
  31. Computing helps the study of infections on a global and local scale
  32. PolicyCheck: Labor's $3 billion child care plan
  33. Polls effectively tied with 'others' up
  34. Partisan divide over Senate crossbenchers
  35. So far so good for the Greens as the campaign passes the halfway mark
  36. How Australians Die: cause #1 – heart diseases and stroke
  37. Is a quota the key to getting Netflix and co. to spend more on Australian content?
  38. Eight ways we can improve Indigenous employment
  39. Higher supermarket prices for milk won't necessarily help farmers
  40. Aided by the new Senate rules, Nick Xenophon should have a happy election night
  41. Container deposit schemes work: so why is industry still opposed?
  42. RIP E.T. – most aliens will die young
  43. The story of the nosebleed decline of the newspaper industry told in pictures
  44. Government and opposition in a dead heat: Newspoll
  45. Major parties have a lot to answer for in the drift to minor players
  46. A hard rain’s gonna fall: deep water for the election campaign
  47. Labor would boost childcare rebate cap to $10,000
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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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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

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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

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...