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Size doesn’t matter in Big Data, it’s what you ask of it that counts

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Big Data is changing the way we do science today. Traditionally, data were collected manually by scientists making measurements, using microscopes or surveys. These data could be analysed by hand or using simple statistical software on a PC.

Big Data has changed all that. These days, tremendous...

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Mary Robinson: 'climate justice' must play a key role in the Paris Agreement

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Mary Robinson, the first female president of Ireland, gave a speech in Melbourne on March 15. Robinson, who served between 1990 and 1997, has since gone on to play an active role in international climate negotiations.

As special envoy on climate change to the UN Secretary-General, Robinson negotiated with world leaders ahead of the successful Paris...

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Are there any health implications for raising your child as a vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian?

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imageChildren who are raised as vegetarians grow and develop at the same rate as meat-eaters.from www.shutterstock.com

An increasing number of blogs by “ethical mums” have sparked discussions about the appropriateness of imposing vegetarianism, veganism or pescatarianism on their children.

Some view these diets as restrictive and query...

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