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Supermassive black holes could be the source of mysterious cosmic rays

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An international team of astronomers has discovered that the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy might be the source of mysterious high-energy cosmic rays that bombard the Earth on a daily basis.

The discovery, reported in Nature, brings new answers to one of astronomy’s most longstanding mysteries.

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Relationship reality TV: entertainment masquerading as science

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imageChannel 7's new program Seven Year Switch is not based on evidence, despite couching itself in scientific terms.Channel 7

Over recent years we’ve seen an increasing number of reality TV shows on the topic of relationships. Much of the viewing audience understands these shows sensationalise relationships and that, in the “real...

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Senate voting reform

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University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics including the Senate voting reform bill, the possibility of a double-dissolution election, how Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will fair if he is re-elected with a small majority, and the government’s commitment to a...

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Di Natale shows it's possible to be Green and glam

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imageRichard Di Natale is showing that being a Green doesn't mean forsaking an aspirational, middle-class lifestyle.AAP/Mick Tsikas

In appearing on the cover of GQ magazine, Greens leader Richard Di Natale is playing an old game. He is using a carefully contrived media presentation to send a strong message about an attribute of “Political...

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