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What lies beneath Antarctica's ice? Lakes, life and the grandest of canyons

  • Written by: Christine Dow, Assistant Professor of Glaciology, University of Waterloo

There are few frontiers in the world that can still be said to be unexplored. One of these terra incognita is the land beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets. Buried under kilometres of ice is a fascinating realm of canyons, waterways and lakes, which is only now being mapped in detail.

There are more than 400 known lakes in this harsh environment,...

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Peak Pokémon: Despite its success, Pokémon Go's decline is already under way

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
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Despite the fact that Pokémon Go has become the world’s biggest mobile game, it has already started its certain decline. This is despite the fact that the game is showing a greater ability to retain users than most mobile games.

Although it may be stating the obvious that all mobile games will...

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Capitalism and Democracy [part one]

  • Written by: John Keane, Professor of Politics, University of Sydney

Let’s begin with a discomforting fact often forgotten in recent years: capitalism is not ‘naturally’ the best friend of democracy. Since the early years of the nineteenth century, especially during periods of economic stagnation and mass unemployment, the relationship between capitalism and democracy has actually been a source of...

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  2. Why the health scheme for coal workers is inadequate to detect black lung
  3. You scratch my back... the beneficial (and not so beneficial) relationships between organisms
  4. Some answers, more questions over Dick Smith failure
  5. Nice attack: how vulnerable are we to 'low-tech terror'?
  6. A very serious painting of Barry Humphries is a welcome prize winner
  7. The Nice attack and the corrosive effects of anxiety
  8. Time to tighten the reins on politicians and their 'truths'
  9. Our poetic voice: the source of variety, nuance and meaning
  10. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Nationals' success
  11. How Volkswagen is using tried-and-tested tactics to avoid paying compensation
  12. Urban hacktivism: getting creative about involving citizens in city planning
  13. Prisons need better drug treatment programs to control infectious diseases
  14. FactCheck Q A: who is responsible for going to war in the Westminster system?
  15. Should Tesla's autopilot cars be allowed on public roads following accidents?
  16. Vital Signs: it's time to borrow to build
  17. How men and women can help reduce gender bias in the workplace
  18. We should encourage boys _and_ girls to reach for the stars
  19. Without smarter governance, blockchains will fall victim to more attacks
  20. Why the 'fitspo' movement is damaging to women
  21. Friday essay: where to now for Australian culture?
  22. Breastfeeding dictator or breastfeeding enabler? Midwives' support styles can make a difference
  23. The new rise of Nauru: can the island bounce back from its mining boom and bust?
  24. Three schools reforms that will lift student outcomes
  25. Finding ways forward when higher education reform options are limited
  26. 416, 2016 — is there no alternative?
  27. Grattan on Friday: In politics, those who are risk-averse don't leave much of a legacy
  28. The stand-up's paradox: the funnier you are, the faster you die
  29. Shanghai, a modern metropolis born of a refugee crisis
  30. Alzheimer's breakthrough? Have we nearly cured dementia? Not just yet...
  31. Our ancestors were carnivorous super-predators, so do we really have a choice about eating meat?
  32. Changing the world one online petition at a time: how social activism went mainstream
  33. 'It's just a joke': the subtle effects of offensive language
  34. Multinational tax avoidance is still a revenue issue for government
  35. Is the DAO the beginning of the end for the conventional chief executive?
  36. How to make cities work better – here’s what the government needs to do
  37. Why scare campaigns like 'Mediscare' work – even if voters hate them
  38. Trying to cut your drinking? There's an app for that
  39. Watching Warcraft: The Beginning is a lesson in real world racism
  40. Australia's energy sector is in critical need of reform
  41. Dancing Dubya and the Policing of Grief
  42. Can Malcolm Turnbull do climate and energy policy now?
  43. Explainer: what are the legal implications of the South China Sea ruling?
  44. Turnbull agrees Nationals entitled to two extra ministers
  45. Parent education and complementary therapies reduce birthing risks
  46. Weekly Dose: Valium, the 'safer choice' that led to dependence and addiction
  47. What's made Pokémon GO such a viral success?
  48. Views from abroad: how does the world see Australia's political instability?
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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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