A majority of academic research is still locked away from public eyes.ShutterstockToday marks the beginning of the 8th Open Access (OA) week, a global event to highlight all things open access.
It also marks three years since the Australasian Open Access Support Group (AOASG) – a coalition of nine Australian universities and now the Council...
Geert Wilders’ attacks on Islam rehash centuries-old Western Islamophobic slogans.Reuters/Fabrizio BenschGeert Wilders, visiting Australia this week to launch a new political party, is a Dutch politician who has made a name for himself by fearmongering about Islam and Muslims. He came to fame in Holland as one of Europe’s recently...
The goal is to grow and activate drugs by a process as simple as making tea.wiredforlego/Flickr, CC BY-NCThe cost of pharmaceuticals is rising. For an economically developed country such as Australia, these increasing costs place a growing demand on an already spiralling health expenditure. For a developing country, these costs make many drugs...
While not all subsidies are bad, some are drive a 'race to fish'. adstream/flickr, CC BY-NC-NDFish numbers are rapidly dwindling globally, and fishery subsidies are one of the key drivers behind this decline. In 2009, these subsidies totalled about US$35 billion, creating incentives for fishers around the world to increase their catch. But this...
The contemporary, hectic way of life is one of ease and adaptability while commuting and working. Regardless of whether one moves around by road, commuting between towns for conferences, or taking a f...
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In modern busy urbanized societies, structured parking areas are necessary in terms of both security and convenience. At a shopping center, business establishment, or a publicly-accessible facility, t...
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The cleaning industry in Australia is booming as more people are opting for professional cleaning services to keep their homes, offices, and businesses spotless. With the increasing demand for cleanli...
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