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Have you had your diphtheria vaccines? Here's why it matters

  • Written by: Meru Sheel, Epidemiologist | Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
Have you had your diphtheria vaccines? Here's why it mattersThe diphtheria vaccine is safe and effective.Palookpook/Shutterstock

An adult from the north coast of New South Wales is the latest Australian to be diagnosed with the deadly infectious disease, diphtheria. The patient, who was diagnosed on Monday, is being treated with antibiotics and health authorities have followed up all contacts.

Few doctors...

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How many dinosaurs in total lived on Earth during all periods?

  • Written by: John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University
How many dinosaurs in total lived on Earth during all periods?If you discovered a new type of dinosaur, what would you name it?Mavis Wong CC-BY-ND

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky! You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a...

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Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health

  • Written by: Ben Harris, Policy Associate, Australian Health Policy Collaboration, Victoria University
Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental healthChronic conditions are more common among those who suffer from depression and anxiety. Jurica Koletić/Unsplash

Four million Australians, including our friends, family members, co-workers and neighbours, are living with mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression.

A new report out today from the Australian Health Policy...

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Only with urgent change can Australia's mobile networks meet our voracious demand for data

  • Written by: Mahyar Shirvanimoghaddam, Academic Fellow, University of Sydney
Only with urgent change can Australia's mobile networks meet our voracious demand for dataCurrent wireless networks are unequipped to service the extraordinary amount of information the Internet of Things market will require.Shutterstock

We are currently experiencing the most dynamic period the telecommunications industry has ever faced.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the world into an extension of ourselves. Beyond our...

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