Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

We transformed living cells into tiny lasers

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageGreen lasers glowing within cells.Matjaž Humar and Seok Hyun Yun, CC BY-ND

In the last few decades, lasers have become an important part of our lives, with applications ranging from laser pointers and CD players to medical and research uses. Lasers typically have a very well-defined direction of propagation and very narrow and well-defined...

Read more …

Are travel philanthropists doing more harm than good?

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageLearning songs at the Tumanitenda Community Camp in The Gambia.Marina Novelli, Author provided

It seems like the best of both worlds. People using their hard-earned vacation time to give something back to those worse off than themselves. At its finest, travel philanthropy is seen as a form of direct development assistance – a benign...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Ignore the mudslinging – Corbyn would be a sound option for Labour
  2. Scientists at work: tackling India's snakebite problem
  3. “There is such confusion in my powers.”
  4. Abbott's $60 billion cost for Labor's renewables goal came from 'back of envelope'
  5. Renaissance on the bayou: the revival of a lost language
  6. How women are reclaiming their right to public space in Delhi
  7. The scorching winds on the surface of the sun – and how we're forecasting them
  8. How the legacy of slavery affects the mental health of black Americans today
  9. Has Taylor Swift finally figured out how to shake off Chinese counterfeits?
  10. Lady Philosophy: Loving Wisdom in Medieval Rome
  11. Foreign policy and the ALP national conference
  12. Time for action on one of the big four infectious diseases of our time
  13. In defence of Germany: why the EU's biggest champion doesn't deserve the vitriol
  14. How the third wave of coffee shops is transforming high streets
  15. Five truths about Scottish politics that might surprise you
  16. What is the search for extraterrestrial intelligence actually looking for?
  17. Improving student teachers' in-school experiences is a smart investment
  18. South Africa is rebranding its condom campaign: will it work this time?
  19. Science and technology hold the key to Nigeria reaching its full potential
  20. Dealing with African epidemics needs more than just a health response
  21. South Africa's struggling agricultural sector: what went wrong 20 years ago
  22. Health Check: what causes headaches?
  23. Regulating people – not just guns – might explain Australia's decline in mass shootings
  24. Moral panic is sown to make us scaredy-cats – that's nothing new
  25. Should a hunger charity accept support from a tobacco company?
  26. Democracy needs heroes to champion the cause
  27. Why we shouldn't be trying to make people happy at work all of the time
  28. FactCheck: could foreign workers be paid less under the China-Australia FTA?
  29. The off-topic Conversation #53
  30. Chasing the 'silver sliver': making sure innovation doesn't slip through our fingers
  31. Don't panic! Traffic congestion is not coming for our cities
  32. National conference subdued about Labor revival as Shorten gets his way
  33. If we don't talk about value, cancer drugs will become terminal for health systems
  34. The absurdity of English spelling and why we're stuck with it
  35. What do we love when we love books by dead authors?
  36. We need to protect the fossil heritage on our doorstep
  37. How can we fulfill the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
  38. Politics podcast: Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles from the ALP national conference
  39. ALP national conference: experts respond
  40. Labor conference leaves Shorten stronger
  41. Tour de France race etiquette seems silly in the context of doping
  42. ALP conference day two: tears on both sides as Labor paves the way to turn back boats
  43. Shorten reveals suite of asylum seeker measures
  44. The big comeback: it's time to declare victory for Australian humpback whale conservation
  45. Candidates are ignoring race's crucial role in determining who thrives, struggles
  46. People power: the missing piece in UN Sustainable Development Goals
  47. Voters have shifted to the left — but that doesn't make it the right move for Labour
  48. Why it is misleading to compare exoplanet Kepler-452b to Earth
  49. Why Obama doesn't want the UK to leave Europe
  50. Corbynomics: a blend of economic reason and political fantasy

Business News

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

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...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

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

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

How to Transform Your Daily Work Ute Into a Weekend Touring Rig

In 2025, Australians purchased a record 1.24 million new vehicles, with the Ford Ranger and Toyota...

Why Dental Tourism in Mumbai is the Smart Choice

Dental tourism in Mumbai is gaining more attention in recent times. Mumbai is not only the financi...

South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

How Long Does a Solar Home Battery Last? LFP Cycles and Warranty Explained

A battery does not usually reach its advertised cycle count and suddenly stop working. Capacity ch...

How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

Finding the right childcare professional can make everyday family life easier and give parents gre...

The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

Australia's hiring market has cooled considerably since the post-pandemic frenzy of 2021 and 2022. F...

The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

A blocked hand basin feels local. So does a slow shower. Homeowners naturally focus on the fixture...