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The science of landslides, and why they're so devastating in PNG

  • Written by: Benjy Marks, Lecturer in Geomechanics, University of Sydney
The science of landslides, and why they're so devastating in PNGA magnitude 7.5 earthquake took place on February 25, 81km southwest of Porgera, Papua New Guinea. US Geological Survey

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Southern Highlands region of Papua New Guinea on February 25, 2018. This was followed by a series of aftershocks, producing widespread landslides that have killed dozens and injured hundreds....

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which type of sugar is best?

  • Written by: Sze-Yen Tan, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition Science, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University
which type of sugar is best?Sugar is sugar in the body. But the way they're processed can make small differences. from www.shutterstock.com

This is the second in a four-part series on sugar. Stay tuned for articles covering the link between sugar and diseases, and whether it’s better to substitute sugar with fruit. Catch up on the first instalment, about whether we...

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Memorial is a shattering excavation of the scars of war through poetry, dance and mind-blowing score

  • Written by: Julian Meyrick, Professor of Creative Arts, Flinders University
Memorial is a shattering excavation of the scars of war through poetry, dance and mind-blowing scoreHelen Morse lends her voice to the poetry of Memorial. Shane Reid

Arthur Danto, in his Analytic Philosophy of History, calls the common noun “scar” a “past-referring term”. In this way, language acknowledges the passing of time, representing verbally what happens to us physically. The mystery of appearance and disappearance...

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Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe not

  • Written by: Rebecca English, Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology
Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe notHead teachers in the UK argue teachers and children benefit from school holidays as it motivates them to work harder during the term. Shutterstock

When I became a teacher in the late 1990s, my parents asked if the long summer holidays were the reason I was doing the qualification. What they didn’t ask was why schools have such long holidays.

M...

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  2. why Bill Shorten is not a socialist
  3. Controversial artist Elizabeth Durack gave us a sensitive insight into the lives of Papuan women
  4. Child tooth decay is on the rise, but few are brushing their teeth enough or seeing the dentist
  5. Negative gearing reforms could save A$1.7 billion without hurting poorer investors
  6. Making climate models open source makes them even more useful
  7. How teens use fake Instagram accounts to relieve the pressure of perfection
  8. What's going wrong with Australia's franchises?
  9. China's quest for techno-military supremacy
  10. Why the gun debate needs to move away from simplistic ideas of 'good' and 'bad'
  11. You don't need to quit sugar to improve your health
  12. we need to address men's cultures
  13. Xenophon's SA-BEST slumps in a South Australian Newspoll, while Turnbull's better PM lead narrows
  14. business leaders nervous about consumers spending less and regulation
  15. the government's facial recognition plan could reveal more than just your identity
  16. Curious Kids: Where do flies sleep?
  17. Home ownership foundations are being shaken, and the impacts will be felt far and wide
  18. Too many Australians living in nursing homes take their own lives
  19. #MeToo and #TimesUp move off the red carpet and towards activism at 2018 Oscars
  20. why businesses often struggle to expand overseas
  21. You Know We Belong Together crosses boundaries between life and artistry
  22. what caused my stye and can I get rid of it?
  23. the changing status of Indigenous Australians
  24. The Conversation is fact checking the South Australian election — and we want to hear from you
  25. How migration affects housing affordability
  26. What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them
  27. What are spider webs made from and how strong are they?
  28. the extent of job-swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists
  29. No, university is not a waste of time and money
  30. How landline phones made us happy and connected
  31. why people have affairs, and how to deal with them
  32. Failure to curb tax concessions will put increasing burden on ordinary workers: Bowen
  33. The Vatican, the exorcists and the return of the Devil in a time of enchantment
  34. Hodgman rides Tasmanians' disdain for minority government to a second term in office
  35. Liberals romp to emphatic victory in Tasmanian election
  36. America's allies will bear the brunt of Trump's trade protectionism
  37. Four ways alcohol is bad for your health
  38. Michelle Grattan on the government's shake-up
  39. The freak warm Arctic weather is unusual, but getting less so
  40. 3D selfies, super slo mo video and 4G for the moon
  41. How the histories of Mardi Gras and gay tourism in Australia are intertwined
  42. Conquered city, site of revolutions from above and below
  43. Time of change explores the diversity of Muslim Australian identities
  44. The off-topic Conversation #154
  45. Yes the 'cheerleader effect' is real – and you can make it work in your favour
  46. Auditing, matching pay and accountability will close the gender pay gap: study
  47. how archaeology helped save the Franklin River
  48. what are middle ear infections and how are they treated?
  49. Why governments should be cautious about criminalising hazing
  50. Australia could look to New Zealand to increase the number of Indigenous academics and students

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