Rare earth elements, the unusual spices of the industrial world.Peggy Greb/USDAStore cupboards usually contain the basics – canned tomatoes, soup, dry goods – but rarely the more exotic additions required in small amounts to make a dish sing. In the same way, a growing shortage of some of the rare elements needed for high-tech...
All smiles for Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.ReutersThe framework nuclear agreement that was announced earlier this month by Iran and the so-called P5+1 calls for a substantial rollback in the country’s nuclear program in return for a lifting of sanctions.
While no specific time table was mentioned, the preliminary agreement calls for...
Can you spot the crop?ShutterStock Thousands of plant species have adopted a “parasitic” mode of life, living off a host plant which supplies it with water and nutrients. Most of these remain harmless, but a few have evolved to become serious agricultural weeds that threaten food security in some of the world’s poorest regions.
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Robin Williams wanted to control use of his persona after his death. EPAAccording to the will of the late actor Robin Williams, no one can exploit his persona for 25 years after his death. This revelation has furthered the debate in the UK around the right of publicity, meaning the right not to have personal attributes such as your name, likeness,...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...
A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...
A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...
"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...
For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...
Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...
Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...
Mastering Light and Privacy with Specialized Window Coverings Modern architectural de...
Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...
