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2017 is set to be among the three hottest years on record

  • Written by: Andrew King, Climate Extremes Research Fellow, University of Melbourne

The year isn’t over yet, but we can already be sure that 2017 will be among the hottest years on record for the globe. While the global average surface temperature won’t match what we saw in 2016, it is now very likely that it will be one of the three warmest years on record, according to a statement issued by the World Meteorological...

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Turnbull proposes all MPs make declarations on citizenship

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The Turnbull government is trying to limit the damage from the citizenship crisis with a plan to have all members of parliament make declarations about their circumstances.

The motion, agreed to by cabinet on Monday, will be moved in the Senate next week and in the House of Representatives when it resumes late this month.

The move came as questions...

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Heard of the element erbium? It could pave the way to a quantum internet

  • Written by: Rose Ahlefeldt, Research Fellow, Laser Physics Centre, Australian National University
imageA laser beam (yellow) causes a path of red fluorescence in a rare earth crystal. Stuart Hay, ANU, Author provided

If you were to try reciting the periodic table, you might stumble before you got to the rare earth elements.

Comprising yttrium (element 39) and everything from lanthanum (element 57) to lutetium (element 71), the rare earths are...

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Thunderstorm asthma: who's at risk and how to manage it

  • Written by: Janet Davies, Associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
imageHay fever sufferers should have access to an asthma puffer every spring, even if they've never had asthma symptoms.from www.shutterstock.com

Late in the afternoon of a hot spring day, November 21, 2016, a thunderstorm from the northwest swept over Geelong and Melbourne, triggering the world’s most devastating thunderstorm asthma epidemic.

The...

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  3. Why we are banning tourists from climbing Uluru
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  6. Three charts on the state of STIs and blood-borne viruses in Australia
  7. The fear that dare not speak its name: how language plays a role in the assisted dying debate
  8. Tutors are key to reducing Indigenous student drop out rates
  9. A fleeting visit: an asteroid from another planetary system just shot past Earth
  10. Chinese personal shoppers have created a new type of retail store in Australia
  11. Five reasons not to spray the bugs in your garden this summer
  12. This is what Australia's growing cities need to do to avoid running dry
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  14. Qld Galaxy: 52-48 to Labor but One Nation up. Why Labor's Adani support a vote loser
  15. Shorten urges MPs all disclose citizenship to parliament
  16. Forget turning straw into gold, farmers can turn trash into energy
  17. Three proven psychological treatments for young people that need to be funded
  18. Why are talks over an East Antarctic marine park still deadlocked?
  19. Bonn voyage: climate diplomats head into another round of talks
  20. As a human, I don't do technology. I _am_ technology
  21. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Turnbull's Parry problem
  22. Why have female gun homicides in Australia declined significantly since 1996?
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  28. Friday essay: the female dwarf, disability, and beauty
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  30. Vital Signs: the US economy is outpacing Australia's and we should all ask why
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  37. The Murray Goulburn dilemma – co-operatives are dying out but they're still needed
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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

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Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

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Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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