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Our lip-reading technology promises to make hearing aids more human

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageIt's written on your face.Shutterstock

Hearing aids can be lifelines for people with hearing loss. But their limitations can mean that, in particularly noisy environments, users cannot exploit the best of the existing technology. Most new hearing aid designs just make small improvements to microphones, power efficiency and noise filtering. We...

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Abbott should say what he intends on same-sex marriage

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageEither Tony Abbott's deep ideological and religious beliefs, or his fears of doing anything that weakens his support in the party's right wing, are strongly driving him on same-sex marriage.Dean Lewins/AAP

If Tony Abbott wants to defer indefinitely the issue of same-sex marriage, he really should come out and say so. As things stand, he seems just...

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Why 50 Cent won't beat the revenge porn rap by crying bankruptcy

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageRapper 50 Cent at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in May. L.E. Baskow

Rapper 50 Cent may soon learn that even millions of dollars don’t put him above the law. He may think he can dodge paying for a big debt by filing for bankruptcy, but the ploy probably won’t work.

More likely, he will end up paying US$5 million in damages for his...

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  3. Despite research breakthroughs, an anti-aging pill is still a long way off
  4. Four challenges we have to crack before immune therapy can revolutionize how we fight cancer
  5. Hepatitis B in Africa: the challenges in controlling the scourge
  6. Three reasons why Russia should not be called the greatest threat to the USA
  7. Why the case against designer babies falls apart
  8. The new tattoo: is body branding legal?
  9. Life in Squares: how the radical Bloomsbury Group fares on screen
  10. Are robot surgeons in the operating theatre as safe as they could be?
  11. As they compete to lay on the best student experience, universities musn't forget the academic one too
  12. Priapus is alive and well in cyberspace – the age-old art of trolling
  13. Microsoft wants to win back your support with Windows 10
  14. Newspaper ownership: political influence trumps the promise of profits
  15. We need to remember why we teach and learn languages
  16. Why central banks with shareholders might not be such a bad idea after all
  17. What's behind Saudi Arabia's connection to Islamic State?
  18. The potential of behavioural economics: beyond the nudge
  19. Sport the crunch point for regulator in Foxtel-Ten deal
  20. Cultural Marxism and our current culture wars: Part 1
  21. Psychopaths versus sociopaths: what is the difference?
  22. Gaming through the ages: older Australians are embracing video games
  23. ALP demands 'marriage equality', but it's possible to be equal but different
  24. Report on abolishing research framework doesn't care about students
  25. Al Gore looks to states, not Canberra, on Australian climate visit
  26. In Dr Seuss' children's books, a commitment to social justice that remains relevant today
  27. Open letter: we must stop killer robots before they are built
  28. FactCheck: is 50% of all income tax in Australia paid by 10% of the working population?
  29. It will take a ban on caging pigs to clean up the pork industry
  30. How big tobacco gifted campaigns of misdirection and misinformation to the gun lobby
  31. ABC shop closures make business sense: but where will its digital strategy lead?
  32. Reducing depression in nursing homes requires more than just antidepressants
  33. Charging $22,000 for a graduate position won't solve the problem of law graduate oversupply
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  35. Turkey joining Islamic State offensive — so why is it targeting the Kurds?
  36. Flood severity along US coastline has worsened
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  40. Shadow play: how China's unregulated banks feed its boom and bust economy
  41. Ignore the mudslinging – Corbyn would be a sound option for Labour
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  43. “There is such confusion in my powers.”
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  46. How women are reclaiming their right to public space in Delhi
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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 Brid...

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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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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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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

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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

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How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

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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

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