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Why should we place our faith in science?

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageLots of scientists see things in different ways, but that doesn't undermine its authorityDan Tentler/Flickr, CC BY-NC

Most of us would like to think scientific debate does not operate like the comments section of online news articles. These are frequently characterised by inflexibility, truculence and expostulation. Scientists are generally a...

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Don't look away from Aylan Kurdi's image

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageAn image by Nilufer Demir dominates news coverage.Andy Rain/API

Last week, an image of a drowned refugee child became an icon before our eyes.

Of all the photographs of this crisis, why did this one finally allow us to truly see these human refugees in the deluge of images that surround us every day?

The photograph that made the front pages worldwide...

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The Short Conversations Never Had

  • Written by: The Conversation

One of my best friends often talks about the banter. That he and I have great banter. Completely true, of course. Across hours, across time zones, there is a high quality, exuberantly-talking-over-the-top-of-one-another back-and-forthing that started two years ago and hasn’t stopped.

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I recently finished Martin Short’s autobiography I...

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  1. Sperm whales learn local dialects – new study is yet more proof that animals have culture
  2. Asylum by numbers: this is not a quantifiable crisis
  3. Citizens of the World
  4. Polluted host cities are putting our champion athletes at risk
  5. How 3D objects and pictures of heritage can connect children worldwide
  6. Our peripheral vision is far more sophisticated than we thought
  7. Northern Ireland: how an over-reaction to one murder brought politics to a halt
  8. Bernie Fraser quits Climate Change Authority after difficulties with Hunt
  9. If poor people don't vote, will their children be poor as well?
  10. Aga saga reaches boiling point with US suitors in pursuit
  11. Abbott juggles the political pressures on Syrian refugees
  12. Blaming the Baby Boomers does today's young people no favours
  13. Got a great relationship? You may want to thank your prehistoric grandmother
  14. Data show drone attacks doomed to fail against ISIS in Syria
  15. Can the Paris climate talks prevent a planetary strike-out?
  16. How to dramatically reduce smoking without banning tobacco sales
  17. When parents with high math anxiety help with homework, children learn less
  18. Baby booms and busts: how population growth spurts affect the economy
  19. ISIS Propaganda and Gangsta Rap Videos
  20. Cameron's Syria drone strike 'revelation' is a diversion
  21. Four reasons Jeremy Corbyn’s innovative energy policy is no 80s throwback
  22. Ten years on, The Libertines release fresh anthems for a new doomed youth
  23. Hard Evidence: what does the future hold for the baby boomers?
  24. Why Germany is dumping nuclear power ... and Britain isn't
  25. The case for the music of Jean Sibelius
  26. The NBN: why it's slow, expensive and obsolete
  27. Property developers pay developer charges, that’s why they argue against them
  28. Shockingly, Alan Jones and I agree about proposed changes to Australian environmental laws
  29. What South Africa will be sacrificing by hosting the Commonwealth Games
  30. Giving faces to South Africa's missing children
  31. How South African universities are governed is the biggest challenge
  32. When should you take antibiotics?
  33. Australia can get the balance right on free trade and worker's rights
  34. FactCheck: Does Australia take more refugees per capita through the UNHCR than any other country?
  35. What is it about a republic that stumps our leaders?
  36. Revealed: a new way to test your 'biological' age
  37. Only a global response can solve Europe's refugee crisis
  38. What's really at stake if the China FTA falls through
  39. New prion disease raises questions about whether Alzheimer's and Parkinson's could be infectious
  40. Media and social responsibility at a time of radicalisation
  41. Forest loss has halved in the past 30 years, latest global update shows
  42. So much talk about 'the brain' in education is meaningless
  43. Australia needs more state fossil emblems, but let the public decide
  44. Britain after the Blitz: how to rebuild a city fit for a post-conflict population
  45. Why football embraces migrants
  46. How earning the right to an opinion on the Internet makes it that much more valuable
  47. How does the Lexus hoverboard actually work? A scientist explains
  48. Are mass protests in Guatemala and Honduras the start of a 'Central American Spring'?
  49. Voluntary euthanasia: beware of the godly!
  50. Beyond Hungary: how the Czech Republic and Slovakia are responding to refugees

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...