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Decoding the music masterpieces: Schubert's Winterreise

  • Written by: Jeanell Carrigan, Associate professor, University of Sydney
imageIn Franz Schubert's Winterreise (winter's journey), a man steps out on a mid-winter night to rid himself of his lost love.Image from www.shutterstock.com

Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, completed in 1827, is a set of 24 songs for voice and piano composed almost entirely using minor keys, which unlike the warm sounds of major keys often sound...

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From the crime scene to the courtroom: the journey of a DNA sample

  • Written by: Caitlin Curtis, Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Queensland

The O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995 introduced DNA forensics to the public. The case collapsed, partly because the defence lawyers cast doubt on the validity of the evidence thanks to the inappropriate way the samples were handled.

Things have changed since then. There are now safeguards in place to ensure the integrity of the chain of evidence....

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Rethinking the causes of road trauma: society’s problems must share the blame

  • Written by: Paul Salmon, Professor of Human Factors, University of the Sunshine Coast
imageRoad trauma is already the ninth leading cause of death worldwide.AAP/Alan Porritt

After years of consistent progress, reductions in the road toll are plateauing in many countries. Australia’s road fatalities increased by 7.5% in 2016, and the number of fatalities per 100,000 population rose by 6%. This trend appears to be continuing in 2017....

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The market for virtue: why companies like Qantas are campaigning for marriage equality

  • Written by: Carl Rhodes, Professor of Organization Studies, University of Technology Sydney

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has said he will “be out there strongly campaigning for a Yes vote” in the upcoming marriage equality postal ballot. Dozens of other corporations have signed the Australian Marriage Equality open letter.

But companies aren’t being altruistic when they back causes like marriage equality. Research shows that...

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  1. Victoria is the latest state to take renewable energy into its own hands
  2. Is Hurricane Harvey a harbinger for Houston's future?
  3. APRA could have investigated CBA years ago: experts
  4. Explainer: what is a bunion and do I need to get mine treated?
  5. Busting the myth that all food additives are bad: a quick guide for label readers
  6. The uncertain origins of the modern marathon
  7. Talk of same-sex marriage impinging on religious freedom is misconceived: here's why
  8. I have always wondered: when do baby birds begin to breathe?
  9. Research shows the importance of parents reading with children – even after children can read
  10. Monumental errors: how Australia can fix its racist colonial statues
  11. Personal boundaries can be lost in translation for Chinese professionals in Australia
  12. Digging for dirt in the digital age: the trouble with journalism and doxing
  13. Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to design urban spaces that heal us
  14. Curious Kids: I heard that breathing through your mouth makes your IQ go down. Is that true?
  15. You can tell if someone is attracted to you by their voice
  16. How Trump and Hanson are damaging their brands
  17. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the dual citizenship cases in the High Court
  18. WA bathes in sunshine but the poorest households lack solar panels – that needs to change
  19. Was embracing the market a necessary evil for Labour and Labor?
  20. Fair Game? The audacity of Héritier Lumumba
  21. Getting rid of junk health insurance policies is just tinkering at the margins of a much bigger issue
  22. The off-topic Conversation #133
  23. Speaking with: John Gerrard on preventing infectious diseases
  24. Australians can be denied life insurance based on genetic test results, and there is little protection
  25. Friday essay: TV's troubling storylines for characters with a mental illness
  26. Business Briefing: the 'get rich quick scheme' influencing what you buy
  27. Vital Signs: don't expect much from the central bankers at Jackson Hole
  28. New budget standards show just how inadequate the Newstart Allowance has become
  29. Finkel's Clean Energy Target plan 'better than nothing': economists poll
  30. Written in stone: the world's first trigonometry revealed in an ancient Babylonian tablet
  31. Getting serious on roads reform is one way our political leaders can get back on track
  32. Grattan on Friday: A No vote in marriage ballot would be a humiliation for Turnbull
  33. Explainer: what exactly must companies disclose to investors?
  34. High Court sets dual citizenship hearings for October
  35. Legalising same-sex marriage will help reduce high rates of suicide among young people in Australia
  36. Singing death: why music and grief go hand in hand
  37. The great divide where religious beliefs and the law meet
  38. Terminator 2 in 3D reminds us what we've still to learn about AI and robotics
  39. Ethnic religious communities may be the 'No' campaign's secret weapon in same-sex marriage fight
  40. The politics of public monuments: it's time Australians looked at what, and whom, we commemorate
  41. Expansion of cashless welfare card shows shock tactics speak louder than evidence
  42. Meet the woman who can lay claim to being Australia's first female judge
  43. From flatscreen TVs to your smartphone: the element boron deserves more attention
  44. What's equity got to do with health in a higher-density city?
  45. Antarctic ice reveals that fossil fuel extraction leaks more methane than thought
  46. Capturing the true wealth of Australia’s waste
  47. Religion in Australian schools: an historical and contemporary debate
  48. Successful people would leave Australia under 'socialist' Shorten: Cormann
  49. Banks shouldn't underestimate the risk of concentration in the housing market
  50. Beer, bongs and baby boomers: the unlikely tale of drug and alcohol use in the over 50s

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Understanding Safety-Related I/O A safety certified I/O module is designed for use within an arch...

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Husband That He'll Actually Love

Valentine's Day tends to be built around flowers, chocolates and jewelry, which leaves a lot of wi...

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European cars, encompassing premium brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, are highly soug...

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