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We have almost certainly blown the 1.5-degree global warming target

  • Written by: Andrew King, Climate Extremes Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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The United Nations climate change conference held last year in Paris had the aim of tackling future climate change. After the deadlocks and weak measures that arose at previous meetings, such as Copenhagen in 2009, the Paris summit was different. The resulting Paris Agreement committed to:

Holding the increase in the global average temperature to...

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Australia's delay in achieving marriage equality is coming at a real cost for our region

  • Written by: Paula Gerber, Professor of Human Rights Law, Monash University
imageTwenty countries in our region have laws criminalising sex between consenting males.AAP/Richard Milnes

As we head into the second half of 2016, some might accuse Australia of fiddling while Rome burns. We are debating the why, when and how of a plebiscite on marriage equality when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in...

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How we evolved a winning strategy for the RoboCup competition by imitating nature

  • Written by: Mikhail Prokopenko, Professor of Complex Systems, University of Sydney
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“In football everything is complicated by the presence of the opposite team.” This observation by the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre has been cited in multiple contexts, ranging from tactical planning in team sports, to game-theoretic modelling of microeconomics, to full-blown robotic warfare.

The common thread in all these studies...

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The off-topic Conversation #105

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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  1. From expected reoffender to trusted neighbour: why we should rethink our prisons
  2. Survey: two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef tourists want to 'see it before it's gone'
  3. How the entire nation of Nauru almost moved to Queensland
  4. Modelling for major road projects is at odds with driver behaviour
  5. Gaming in the classroom: what we can learn from Pokémon Go technology
  6. From plate to podium: what does it take to fuel Olympic athletes?
  7. How your doctors' job satisfaction affects the care you receive
  8. NSW Liberals' factional battles stand in way of reform, but changes in participation demand it
  9. Guide to the classics: the Icelandic saga
  10. It's all in the rotation: exploring planets orbiting distant stars
  11. If Abbott hadn't been hyper-partisan on Malaysia people swap, Turnbull mightn't have a Nauru problem
  12. In the Margins of Philosophy; Plato to Footnotes
  13. Capitalism and Democracy [part 4]
  14. Major parties to allocate long and short Senate terms using order-of-election method
  15. Ausgrid decision justified but more transparency needed
  16. People power is the secret to reliable, clean energy
  17. Small world: does ecology reach all the way down to the subatomic scale?
  18. Nauru abuse reports should mark an opportunity for compassion, not more dehumanisation
  19. Explainer: what is psychoanalysis?
  20. The Dobell Drawing Biennial: modestly staged, impressively rendered
  21. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the census debacle
  22. 'No More Hunger' Games: if only we cared about the real-world Liveability Olympics
  23. Western democracy needs humility to step beyond its own shadow
  24. Standardised curriculums in Indian universities are not helping to improve academic quality
  25. The legacy of Glenn Stevens in three lessons
  26. Just for you: how to create sounds that only you can hear in a venue
  27. The $8.2 billion water bill to clean up the Barrier Reef by 2025 – and where to start
  28. Vital Signs: US scores while Australia struggles
  29. NAPLAN data is not comparable across school years
  30. Higher, faster, stronger: Olympic athletics by numbers
  31. Cutting to numb the pain of sex abuse: interviews with young women in drug treatment
  32. Friday essay: reflections on the idea of a common humanity
  33. How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world
  34. Root of census failures say badly done IBM and ABS. Still down for some.
  35. Grattan on Friday: There's seldom been a harder time to get things done
  36. Ausgrid: electricity decision fails to shock
  37. Changing state-owned enterprises provide less cause for Chinese investment fears
  38. Going for... green? Why Rio's swimming pools are changing colour
  39. Stopping land clearing and replanting trees could help keep Australia cool in a warmer future
  40. Morrison blocks Chinese bids for NSW power grid
  41. A solution to antibiotic resistance may have been under our noses all along
  42. Why Australian women over 55 aren't exactly enjoying the time of their lives
  43. Angry Turnbull flags heads will roll over census disaster
  44. Explainer: what makes a winning swimmer?
  45. Companions of Earth: minimoons, quasi-satellites and horseshoes
  46. All hail the bookshop: survivor against the odds
  47. Will Chinese investment sacrifice Ukraine's dreams of democracy to economic needs?
  48. The Galileo gambit and other stories: the three main tactics of climate denial
  49. Hunting, fishing and farming remain the biggest threats to wildlife
  50. The curious incentives and consequences of negative gearing

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...