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What does the science really say about sea-level rise?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageGlaciers have been a major contributor to sea-level rise.Knut Christianson

A recent high-profile study led by US climatologist James Hansen has warned that sea levels could rise by several metres by the end of this century. How realistic is this scenario?

We can certainly say that sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, after several...

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The 'hobbits' were extinct much earlier than first thought

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageExcavations in Liang Bua, a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Flores.Smithsonian Digitization Program Office Liang Bua Team

New discoveries at the Indonesian cave site of Liang Bua are changing the way we look at the mysterious Homo floresiensis – known as “hobbits” because of their short stature.

We originally believed...

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Turnbull will need to be nimble to persuade the states to dance his tax tango

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

By proposing a dramatic shake-up of income taxing power Malcolm Turnbull has thrown himself into a contest that will test his policy and persuasive skills to the hilt. That’s assuming the quest is worth the effort, which experts will argue about.

Most immediately, Turnbull has to convince the states to enter serious discussion on his...

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  8. Electoral commission makes a stand on Liberal breaches of NSW donations laws
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  12. Farming in 2050: storing carbon could help meet Australia's climate goals
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  15. Tablets at the table can influence child development, not always in a good way
  16. The FBI drops its case against Apple that only made everyone's security worse
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  20. Is lowering the student loan repayment threshold fair for students?
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