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Why do elephants bellow but whales squeak like a mouse?

  • Written by: Kobe Martin, Postgraduate researcher in Animal Behaviour and Acoustics, UNSW Australia
imageNo deep voices here.Shutterstock

Have you ever met a really tall man who has a high-pitched voice? Did it seem odd?

We intuitively expect large mammals to have low, booming voices, while small mammals should have high-pitched, squeaky voices. The feathertail glider is a tiny marsupial weighing only as much as three teaspoons of sugar, and as you...

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No other recourse but to sue? The implications of Alex McKinnon's lawsuit against the NRL

  • Written by: Simon Darcy, Professor & Co-Director Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre - UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney
imageAs the tackle that injured rugby league player Alex McKinnon shows, spinal cord injury can take place in a split-second.AAP/Paul Miller

Alex McKinnon, who was left in a wheelchair following an on-field tackle in an NRL match in 2014, is set to sue the league and the player deemed responsible for his injury, Jordan McLean.

The legal circumstances are...

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Blockchain – not fit for financial markets

  • Written by: Pat McConnell, Honorary Fellow, Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre, Macquarie University
imageBlockchain can't solve every problem in the finance industry.www.shutterstock.com

For a discipline that is supposedly rational, finance has had its fair share of irrational crazes. For example, the dotcom bubble and the collateralized debt obligation craze that led to the global financial crisis. The latest is the Blockchain.

Most financial bubbles...

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  1. The smashed avo debate misses inequality within generations
  2. Australians have an increasingly complex, yet relatively peaceful, relationship with religion
  3. Eavesdropping reveals hidden marine mammal populations in the ocean
  4. Tourism puts dolphins at risk in Southeast Asia – here's what to look for on your next holiday
  5. Why we should be concerned with the rise and rise of early planned births
  6. Let me see you shake your tailfeathers: why lyrebirds really can dance
  7. Deadly disease can 'hide' from a Tasmanian devil's immune system
  8. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 15
  9. MYEFO was just another example of politicians playing favourites on infrastructure
  10. Budget deficit hoo-ha is about 0.5% of GDP
  11. Why violence in Berlin is dangerous for democracy
  12. Antimatter breakthrough sheds light on matter's shadowy twin
  13. Ms Dhu coronial findings show importance of teaching doctors and nurses about unconscious bias
  14. Berlin: who will stand up for liberalism and tolerance now?
  15. Tofu turkey? Paleo feast? Christmas culinary traditions are ever changing
  16. Endocrine disrupting chemicals – is there any larger, more neglected health problem?
  17. Berlin attack: security intelligence has limits in preventing truck-borne terror
  18. The Conversation style guide
  19. No more blame game: why we need to rethink what's behind chronic disease
  20. The biggest mistake in the history of science
  21. After Aleppo, vows that 'this can never happen again' must actually mean something
  22. Why don't we teach Einstein's theories in school?
  23. Management education, not just tax cuts, needed to create jobs and growth
  24. Should we bring back the office in 2017?
  25. There are two big political problems buried in the latest budget update
  26. Explainer: what is the Australian monsoon?
  27. Will treaties with Indigenous Australians overtake constitutional recognition?
  28. 2016: the Year of the Mediocre Film
  29. Australia can get a better return on its investment in PhD graduates
  30. Expainer: how diabetic foot disease can lead to amputations and even death
  31. Nintendo running after the world's mobile gamers with its fun new Super Mario Run
  32. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 14
  33. What's behind the numbers? MYEFO in seven charts
  34. 2016-17 MYEFO experts' response: more of the same is not good enough
  35. AAA rating saved despite bigger deficits in budget update
  36. FactCheck: what are the facts on jobs and growth in Australia?
  37. Dodgy claims for complementary medicines? Here's how the drug watchdog could have more bite
  38. Coles wants $1 maximum bets for pokies – so why won't the pokie-makers play ball?
  39. Health Check: will I damage my eyes if I don't wear sunglasses?
  40. 'Bad backs, a bit of depression and so on' - a throwaway line for some, a life sentence for others
  41. Public won't back a 'politicians' republic', so Turnbull needs to offer a better model
  42. Blame game rages as Culleton quits Pauline Hanson's One Nation
  43. What is rumbling Australia's economy ahead of MYEFO
  44. The global road-building explosion is shattering nature
  45. Summer reading list: ten best children's books of 2016
  46. Seven reasons we play lotto – even though we know we probably won't win the jackpot
  47. A short history of three very famous Christmas carols
  48. Digging for cosmic gold: the hunt for dark matter at the bottom of a gold mine
  49. Change Agents: Alex Wodak and Lucy Haslam on the push to legalise medicinal cannabis
  50. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 13

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How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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How fast can you charge an EV at home? Charger speeds explained

Ask new EV owners what worried them before buying and charging time comes up early. A petrol tank fi...

Crossing Several European Borders? How to Keep Your Phone Working the Whole Trip

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Behind the Scenes: How Medicines Stay Safe Before They Reach Your Pharmacy

You pick up a prescription, glance at the label and pop the box in your bag without a second thought...

How Local Organisations Can Get Their Story Told in the Media

The local junior footy club raises enough money to send a team interstate. A community garden double...

Understanding the Compassionate Flexibility Built Into Religious Fasting Traditions

You've probably been aware of religious fasting as part of the cultural landscape, whether through...

The Rise of Australian-Made Spirits and What It Means for Local Drinkers

Not so long ago, ordering a local gin at the pub would earn you a blank look. Bottle shop shelves we...

How NDIS Providers Can Free Up Space and Run a Tighter Operation

Walk into the office of almost any growing NDIS provider and you will probably find a corner that ha...

Small Acts, Big Impact: How Australians Can Give Back to Their Communities

There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...

The Lost Art of Saying Thank You and Why It Still Matters

Somewhere between the arrival of email and the rise of the reaction emoji, the humble thank you shra...