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What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change

  • Written by: David C Mowery, Professor Emeritus of New Enterprise Development, University of California, Berkeley
What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate changeThe GPS system of global positioning satellites is just one of the innovations that have sprung from the US military and transformed our lives.Shutterstock

Achieving the large-scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that will be needed will require the development and adoption of new technologies at a rate not seen since the information technology...

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rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spirit

  • Written by: Patrick White, PhD Candidate in History and Politics, James Cook University
rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spiritWaters from the Herbert River, which runs toward one of northern Australia's richest agricultural districts, could be redirected under a Bradfield scheme.Patrick White, Author provided

The “New Bradfield” scheme is more than an attempt to transcend environmental reality. It seeks to revive a pioneering spirit and a nation-building ethos...

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how much does flying contribute to climate change?

  • Written by: Shaun Hendy, Professor of Physics, University of Auckland
how much does flying contribute to climate change?Planes can create clouds of tiny ice crystals, called contrails, and some studies suggest they could have an a significant effect on climate.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-NDhow much does flying contribute to climate change?CC BY-ND

Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.

If you...

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How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie goose

  • Written by: Rebecca Rogers, PhD Candidate, Charles Darwin University
How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie gooseMagpie Geese taking off from a mango orchard in the Northern TerritoryRebecca Rogers, Author provided

You’re probably familiar with weather radar that shows bands of rain blowing in to ruin your plans for the day, or the ominous swirling pattern of a cyclone.

But rain isn’t the only thing that shows up on the radar screen. Anything...

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  1. Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt
  2. Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China
  3. Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe
  4. Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink
  5. join us in conversation on humanity vs. the internet
  6. tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there's little we can do
  7. The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
  8. Chinese 'spy' case may be the greatest challenge to Australian security since Petrov – but caution is needed
  9. warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse
  10. Greedy doctors make private health insurance more painful – here's a way to end bill shock
  11. Designer fashion, nostalgia magnet - what's behind the rise and rise of the sneaker?
  12. The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change
  13. The RBA has a new brain. It has thoughts on what'll happen after interest rates hit zero
  14. we explain in 6 charts
  15. 'Gay gene' testing apps aren't just misleading – they're dangerous
  16. when city folk just assume they're better
  17. ASIO investigating allegation China wanted a horse in the democratic race
  18. Tesla's Blade Runner-inspired pickup truck kind of flopped. Here's why
  19. Scott Morrison announces $537 million for aged care in response to royal commission
  20. 145 years after Jules Verne dreamed up a hydrogen future, it has arrived
  21. Genetic testing IVF embryos doesn't improve the chance of a baby
  22. How Westpac is alleged to have broken anti-money laundering laws 23 million times
  23. Government's Commonwealth Integrity Commission will not stamp out public sector corruption — here’s why
  24. how marketers measure Dolly Parton's magic
  25. We're delaying major life events, and our retirement income system hasn't caught up
  26. Teens with at least one close friend can better cope with stress than those without
  27. Making every building count in meeting Australia's emission targets
  28. What are lost continents, and why are we discovering so many?
  29. Josh Frydenberg turns up heat on Westpac chiefs as bank issues a 'response plan'
  30. That moving graph of US tax rates that went viral, it's probably wrong. Here's why
  31. NZ deputy PM under fire, but maintains no laws broken in party donations scandal
  32. Westpac's scandal highlights a system failing to deter corporate wrongdoing
  33. How to manage your essential medicines in a bushfire or other emergency
  34. A push to make social media companies liable in defamation is great for newspapers and lawyers, but not you
  35. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Westpac scandal
  36. What do Sydney and other cities have in common? Dust
  37. Australian teens do close to the least physical activity in the world
  38. Why New Zealand courts should take poverty into account in sentencing decisions
  39. Albanese promises a 'productivity project' in an economic vision statement harking back to Hawke and Keating
  40. Vital Signs. Untaxing childcare is a bold idea that seems unfair, but might benefit us all
  41. Smoke haze hurts financial markets as well as the environment
  42. Five ways parents can help their kids take risks – and why it’s good for them
  43. a short, shaky history of curing with vibrations
  44. These young Muslim Australians want to meet Islamophobes and change their minds. And it's working
  45. Friday essay: George Eliot 200 years on
  46. How 1 bright light in a bleak social housing policy landscape could shine more brightly
  47. why does wood crackle in a fire?
  48. Scott Morrison will go into 2020 with a challenging cluster of policy loose ends
  49. New report shows the world is awash with fossil fuels. It's time to cut off supply
  50. Enough ambition (and hydrogen) could get Australia to 200% renewable energy

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...

When a Temporary Work Arrangement Starts Looking More Permanent

A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...

The Real Cost of Launching a Food, Beverage or Supplement Brand in Australia

"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...

Why Aussie Car Owners Are Switching to Paint Protection Film Over Traditional Waxing

For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...

How Wide Should Running Shoes Be? Signs Your Shoes Are Too Narrow

Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Shoes: Which Is Better for Australian Trails?

Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...

Architectural Window Shading: Solutions for Triangle Blinds, Raked Glazing, and High Ceilings

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From Suburban Streets to Modern Events: Why Australians Still Love the Ice Cream Truck

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