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Discovery of carbon on Mercury reveals the planet's dark past

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imageThis enhanced colour image shows the traces of carbon on the surface, coloured here in blue.NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington

Mercury has been found to have a dark side with graphite, a crystalline form of carbon commonly found in pencils, being the source of the mysterious dark colouration...

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Explainer: what happens to your skin when you get sunburnt?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Most Australians are familiar with the painful red skin, blisters and peeling that follow too much time in the sun. Last summer, 2.4 million Australian adults were getting sunburnt each weekend.

But what’s actually happening in the skin during a sunburn?

DNA damage

Sunburn is a radiation burn, caused when the ultraviolet (UV) rays of sunlight da...

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Speaking with: Lucy Turnbull on the Greater Sydney Commission

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

In late 2015, the Greater Sydney Commission was established to oversee metropolitan planning and development in Sydney. The commission is intended to function as a partnership between state and local governments, with both the power to create overarching planning proposals and the mandate to work with local governments on local planning controls.

NS...

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  2. Pushing back against the politicisation of economic modelling
  3. If planners understand it's cool to green cities, what's stopping them?
  4. Hidden housemates: the Australian redback spider
  5. George Brandis was never going to get what he wanted from his 'freedoms' inquiry
  6. Barney Glover: The time has come for a national agreement on the future of higher education
  7. Explainer: the exciting new genre of the audio-visual film essay
  8. Gone is the solitary genius – science today is a group effort
  9. Why counting dead bodies in Syria is fraught with politics and imprecision
  10. Universities Australia calls for certainty in higher education funding
  11. Alan Alda on the art of science communication: 'I want to tell you a story'
  12. Same-sex couples and their children: what does the evidence tell us?
  13. 'Girls Make Your Move' exercise ads look good but are unlikely deliver on their own
  14. A new index for economic uncertainty: nothing to fear but fear itself
  15. Skin deep: should Australia consider name-blind resumes?
  16. Australia's coal mines are pouring methane gas into the atmosphere
  17. Antarctica's blue whales are split into three distinct populations
  18. Explainer: what is differentiation and why is it poorly understood?
  19. The way things are heading, it will be a let down if we aren't voting on July 2
  20. Maria Sharapova's positive drug test: what is it and what does it mean for her?
  21. Negative gearing changes won't drive all investors from the housing market – here's why
  22. We need a fairer system for deciding rain-affected games in Twenty20 cricket
  23. Our electricity network regulation is in trouble
  24. Queer wars: the best place to start promoting gay rights is at home
  25. Parents have the biggest influence over their child's language and emotional development
  26. ASIC v ANZ rate-rigging case will be one of epic proportions
  27. Women in the porn industry need rights and proper pay, not token gestures
  28. Explainer: what happens during a heart attack and how is one diagnosed?
  29. How negative-gearing changes can bring life back to eerily quiet suburbs
  30. CommInsure case shows it's time to target reckless misconduct in banking
  31. Feminism has failed and needs a radical rethink
  32. Sex workers of the world unite! How striking French sex workers inspired a global labour movement
  33. Companies prefer ticking boxes to breaking the glass ceiling
  34. We traced the human fingerprint on record-breaking temperatures back to the 1930s
  35. The evidence is in: greater gender diversity in science benefits us all
  36. Two years on since flight MH370 disappeared and the search has found nothing: what now?
  37. Who really benefits from freedom of speech?
  38. Why is it so hard to recruit good maths and science teachers?
  39. Jupiter returns as king of the night sky
  40. Government-Labor again 50-50 in Newspoll
  41. Morrison will fight same-sex marriage
  42. Abbott and Credlin and the death of a prime ministership
  43. Euthanasia: more options doesn't always expand our freedoms, sometimes it limits them
  44. Euthanasia: let's clarify what the law is before we debate changing it
  45. Health Check: what to do if you burn yourself
  46. Chasing ice: how ice cores shape our understanding of ancient climate
  47. Google expands the ‘right to be forgotten’, but Australia doesn't need it
  48. Done like a chicken dinner: city fringes locked in battles over broiler farms
  49. In the ATAR battle, one thing is clear: teaching needs to attract better recruits
  50. GPs struggle to manage patients with work-related mental health problems

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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 Healthcare Teams Look for When Choosing Specialist Surgical Supplies

In clinical environments, small details rarely stay small. A delayed instrument, a poorly matched device or inconsistent supply quality can affect theatre flow, staff confidence and patient outcomes. ...

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Reducing Sales Friction Through Centralized Content Delivery

Sales friction appears whenever buyers or sales teams face unnecessary obstacles in the buying journey. It can happen when information is hard to find, when messaging feels inconsistent, when product ...

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Why Choosing the Right Bollard Supplier Matters for Australian Businesses and Public Spaces

From busy CBD streetscapes to sprawling warehouse loading docks, bollards have become one of the most essential safety and security fixtures across Australia. Whether protecting pedestrians from veh...

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Why Modular Content Is Transforming Modern Marketing Teams

Modern marketing teams are expected to produce more content than ever before. They need to support websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social channels, product pages, sales enablement material...

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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

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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

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5 Signs Your Car Needs Immediate Attention Before It Breaks Down

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Ensuring Safety and Efficiency with Professional Electrical Solutions

For businesses in Newcastle, a safe and fully functioning workplace remains a key part of day-to-d...

Choosing The Right Bin Hire Solution For Hassle-Free Waste Management

When it comes to managing waste efficiently, finding the right solution can save both time and eff...

Why Cleanliness Is Critical In Childcare Environments

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What to Look for in a Reliable Australian Engineering Partner

Choosing an engineering partner is rarely just about technical capability. Most businesses can fin...