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There's a new mood of determination in Africa's universities

  • Written by: The Conversation
image'Beginning and Ending', a sculpture by David Hlongwane, stands at the entrance to the University of the Western Cape.University of the Western Cape media office

Great things are happening in African universities. There is a new mood of determination in higher education institutions across the continent, from South Africa to Ghana to Uganda and in...

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Foul-mouthed Minions? Some myths about children and swearing

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageMinions, contrary to parental fears, have not been swearing at children – but why would that be a problem anyway?Daniel Go

Warning: this article contains strong language.

Rumour has it that pint-sized yellow toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals – Minions – have been blurting out swear words at children.

Parents recently complained...

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The twilight comet: Comet PanSTARRS

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageThe faint comet appears just below the moon, with the Parkes Radio Telescope in the foreground. The bright 'star' to the right of the moon is the planet Venus.Alex Cherney, CC BY-NC-ND

Over the last few nights, bright Venus, Jupiter and the lovely crescent moon have been capturing people’s attention in the western sky. But hidden from view...

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  1. Politics podcast: Ben Oquist on the direction of the Greens and the Senate crossbench
  2. We can prevent an epidemic of short-sighted kids with more time outdoors
  3. How political engagement on social media can drive people to extremes
  4. Mature, fit, preppy: how hiring for the 'right look' influences retail shoppers
  5. How badly do we want to solve this $32bn dollar persistent pain problem?
  6. Extremism plan pushes the UK down a dangerously illiberal road
  7. Ashley Madison hackers threaten to expose sexual fantasies
  8. Bishop case rests on whether fundraiser was Speaker's 'official business'
  9. A truly independent speaker could renew Australia's parliamentary democracy
  10. The march of the king crabs: a warning from Antarctica
  11. One year on from the carbon price experiment, the rebound in emissions is clear
  12. Borderline personality disorder is a hurtful label for real suffering – time we changed it
  13. An Uber for apartments could solve some common housing problems
  14. Cutting down the tall poppies: female athletes bullied in Aussie schools
  15. Writers and publishers are all at sea under Brandis and the NPEA
  16. Art and science combine to reveal the inner workings of our DNA
  17. Musical training can accelerate brain development and help with literacy skills
  18. From Greece to Iran: the importance of credibility
  19. How to solve the men-women wage gap in international soccer
  20. Britain seeks to understand why some Muslims migrate to Islamic State
  21. Trial in Senegal of former Chadian president is a victory for civil society
  22. The mathematics of better health. How much weight do you really need to lose?
  23. Explainer: why doesn't work always offer a safe escape route from poverty?
  24. In the West Bank, rocks kill (but mostly Palestinians)
  25. Why is life left-handed? The answer is in the stars
  26. Giving fish their medicine at the right time can make all the difference
  27. In first case of its kind, UK high court rules surveillance law unconstitutional
  28. We're stuck with the same debates about childcare as half a century ago
  29. That GST debate: is it game over, game on, or just a never-ending game?
  30. The quiet rebellion taking place in business schools
  31. Reading between the lines of Greece's bailout: debt relief is inevitable -- just not yet
  32. People near fracking wells show higher hospitalization rates
  33. The constitutional right to dignity: from gay marriage to #Black Lives Matter
  34. Lessons from the Apple e-book case
  35. Australian banks are still too big to fail
  36. Spectacular shark encounters: Fanning's close shave reminds us we share the ocean
  37. What’s in a name? Atticus Finch and his Roman forebears
  38. India: the pharmacy of the world where 'crazy drug combinations' go unregulated
  39. Captive giant pandas may need to form a fight club to save the species
  40. How Brazil and Argentina defused their nuclear rivalry
  41. Don't just send all two-year-olds off to school – involve their families too
  42. Four tax policies Australian house prices rest on
  43. The how is as important as the what when it comes to technology for development
  44. Moving beyond the educational blame game in South Africa
  45. Moore's Law is 50 years old but will it continue?
  46. Press Council chief fires parting shot at News Corp
  47. Either way, cut workers' pay: Employers' shifting case against penalty rates
  48. Health check: the science of 'hangry', or why some people get grumpy when they're hungry
  49. ABC, BBC and the future of public service media
  50. Islam: the 'Open Civilisation' confounds closed minds

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

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

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