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From election upsets to climate chaos, rolling the dice helps us appreciate the odds

  • Written by: Michael J. I. Brown, Associate professor in astronomy, Monash University
From election upsets to climate chaos, rolling the dice helps us appreciate the oddsThe simple dice can provide an introduction to statistics. Steve Johnson, CC BY-SA

“He [God] does not play dice”, quipped Albert Einstein, but for mortals chance is part of life. We cannot experience, measure and predict with absolute certainty. We may win a prize in a Christmas raffle. There’s also a small but real chance of...

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Artists help communities during a crisis, not hinder. Why are we still told they don't matter?

  • Written by: Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), University of Melbourne

Artists are again finding themselves at the receiving end of criticism over funding.

A mural on the wall of a fire station funded through the Western Australia Percent for Art scheme has met with a hostile reaction in the light of the bushfire crisis.

In WA all new public buildings costing $2 million or more must spend 1% of the building costs on...

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Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areas

  • Written by: Shiva Pedram, Associate Research Fellow, University of Wollongong
Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areasRemote workers, particularly in the fields of mining and construction, are at greater risk of mental health problems. And accessing quality mental health care can be difficult for them. SHUTTERSTOCK

In recent years, experts have focused on finding better ways to improve remotely delivered mental health care.

Now, virtual reality (VR) may pave the...

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  1. You can leave water out for wildlife without attracting mosquitoes, if you take a few precautions
  2. At a performance of The White Album, I found the community I needed in a time of crisis
  3. Australia's bushfires could drive more than 700 animal species to extinction. Check the numbers for yourself
  4. Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts
  5. Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us
  6. Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof
  7. hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury
  8. Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedent
  9. Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll
  10. The sweet relief of rain after bushfires threatens disaster for our rivers
  11. Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead
  12. Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock
  13. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  14. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  15. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  16. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  17. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  18. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  19. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  20. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  21. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  22. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  23. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  24. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  25. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  26. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  27. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  28. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  29. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  30. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  31. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  32. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  33. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  34. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  35. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  36. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  37. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  38. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  39. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  40. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  41. an inability to deliver collective action
  42. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  43. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  44. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  45. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  46. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  47. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  48. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  49. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  50. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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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 Bridge...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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