Listen up! Your research too could be in the eye of the storm.thomas koch / Shutterstock.comWe researchers all wonder whether reaching a broader audience for our academic work is worth the time and effort. Here’s a recent experience that may help you decide.
On July 1 2014 I published a paper with Rex Cocroft showing that plants can identify...
Spike Lee at a 'Justice For All' march in 2014.Pete Marovich/EPASpike Lee is currently shooting his latest film project, a film called Chiraq – a conflation of Chicago and Iraq. The provocative title exploits the moniker given to Chicago because of its violent reputation, where many of its denizens liken their environment to a war zone....
Flying the flag for the HDP.EPA/Sedat SunaThere was never any real doubt that the ruling Islamist AK Party would get the most votes in the Turkish parliamentary election of June 7, and so it has. But the shocking result is nevertheless a body blow to the ambitions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his party.
The AKP won around 41% of the...
Peter Dutton has proven why he should not be given sole power under the government's proposed new law to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals involved in terrorist activities.AAP/Dave HuntLast Friday, Attorney-General George Brandis and Immigration Minister Peter Dutton issued an extraordinary statement declaring that the president of the...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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