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Goldilocks and the economics of election campaigns

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

There’s increasing speculation there will be a July 2 election in Australia this year, called shortly after the May 3 budget. Or will it be later in the year? If so when will it be called?

Well, who knows. Perhaps not even the prime minister. Certainly not the treasurer.

Regardless of whether the election ends up in July or September, the...

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Regenerating body parts: how we can transform fat cells into stem cells to repair spinal disc injuries

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageInjecting stem cells to repair damaged tissue isn't a new concept, but this method appears safer than others. Africa Studio/Shutterstock

We often hear about the next big thing in stem cell therapy, though few of these promises eventuate or are backed up by evidence.

Well, we think we’re close to a genuine breakthrough in stem cell therapy,...

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This summer's sea temperatures were the hottest on record for Australia: here’s why

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The summer of 2015-2016 was one of the hottest on record in Australia. But it has also been hot in the waters surrounding the nation: the hottest summer on record, in fact.

imageDifference in summer sea surface temperatures for the Australian region relative to the average period 1961-1990.Australian Bureau of Meteorology

While summer on land has been dom...

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