The outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus in South America has cast a shadow over preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. As the games draw closer, health authorities are on alert and anxieties are rising among athletes, officials and supporters.
While health authorities have known about the Zika virus for...
The brain processes different facial features separately, so how does it tie them together?ShutterstockPicture a close friend. Imagine their face, the sound of their voice, their height, what they normally wear. You might be surprised to learn you have just used a host of different brain regions to recall this information.
Curiously, there is no...
Should it be the government or the states that decide how money is spent in schools?from shutterstock.com As the election campaign heats up, it is almost impossible to get an accurate reading on the Coalition’s agenda for Australian schools.
The recent release of its “Quality Schools, Quality Outcomes” policy is yet another...
Technological advances have provided many benefits for environmental research. Sensors on southern elephant seals have been used to map the Southern Ocean, while tracking devices have given us a new view of mass animal migrations, from birds to zebras.
Miniaturisation of electronics and improvements in reliability and affordability mean that...
It’s easy to forget your conveyor is even there, until it stops. And when it does, you’re in a world of delayed orders, unexpected downtime, and one very expensive headache. But the good news is tha...
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Hiring a Virtual CFO (VCFO) is no longer just reserved for large corporations. In today’s business environment, where agility, compliance, and strategic foresight are essential, Australian startups...
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Moving a workplace is more than shifting workstations and computers; it is a complex project that can affect staff morale, customer service and revenue if it goes off-track. Perth’s commercial prope...
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