A butterfly's wing viewed through an optical microscope (left) and the scanning helium microscope (right).University of NewcastleWhen using an electron microscope, having your samples fried or explode isn’t quite the result one wants.
But for Professor Paul Dastoor, this was an all-too-common problem. In his work on organic and polymer...
One of the most retweeted images of all time: Barack Obama's 2012 victory tweet.Twitter: @barackobamaHistory, they say, is written by the winners – but more concretely, it is written on the basis of the records that survive and are accessible to historians. For most of human history, these have recorded the deeds of kings and queens,...
The Coalition made the decision to close the Office for Learning and Teaching.from www.shutterstock.comThe Office of Learning and Teaching will today (May 16) announce the twelve Teaching Fellows and the Innovation and Development Grants for 2016. They will be the last as the OLT will cease operation at the end of June due to cuts announced in the...
Some people focus their fear of death on smaller and more manageable threats.Pimthida/Flickr, CC BYThis is the first in our Coping with Mortality series, which looks at our fear of death across the ages and how to cope with the dying process. Tomorrow’s article is on helping children process death.
Awareness of our mortality is part of being...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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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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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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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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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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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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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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Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...
Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...
Mastering Light and Privacy with Specialized Window Coverings Modern architectural de...
Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...
Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...
The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...
Living in the Northern Beaches offers beautiful coastal scenery, fresh air, and leafy surroundings...
Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...
A bathroom renovation rarely feels “small” once work begins. Even modest updates involve multiple ...