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How we're developing underground mapping technologies - lessons from the Beaumont case

  • Written by: Ian Moffat, ARC DECRA Research Fellow in Archaeological Science, Flinders University
How we're developing underground mapping technologies - lessons from the Beaumont caseAn ERT survey line on the New Castalloy site: the metal pegs allow electricity to be injected into the ground and the orange cable carries the current to the pegs. Ian Moffat , Author provided

It’s difficult to look on the bright side when children missing for 52 years still aren’t found.

However my recent work with the South Australian...

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The smart strategy behind Tourism Australia's 'Croc Dundee' Super Bowl pitch to the Americans

  • Written by: John Sinclair, Professor of media and communications, University of Melbourne

Tourism Australia has resurrected Crocodile Dundee in a new superbowl commercial that has already reached hundreds of millions on the day and through social media. Some may have cringed at ad reinforcing stereotypes about Australians as hospitable bush-dwellers, but this is actually a good strategy.

Previous Tourism Australia campaigns have...

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Cat plague is back after nearly 40 years in hiding – here's what you need to know

  • Written by: Mark Westman, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Sydney
Cat plague is back after nearly 40 years in hiding – here's what you need to knowNo cases of feline parvovirus were reported from the 1980s until 2015.Simone Dalmeri

A deadly feline disease is now spreading between cats after hiding in nature for nearly 40 years. Multiple cases of feline parvovirus, also known as cat plague, or panleukopenia, have been reported in stray kittens in the greater Melbourne area this week.

Feline...

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ASX and Wall Street fall: investors should start to worry when volatility seems low

  • Written by: Lee Smales, Associate Professor, Finance, Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University

Rewind to last week and the volatility index, or VIX, actually predicted low levels of volatility in the share market over the coming 30 days. But the subsequent falls in the Australian and United States share markets should serve as a reminder of the risk of being complacent.

Prolonged periods of low volatility provide ample opportunity for...

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  1. Turnbull and the Coalition begin the year on a positive polling note – but it's still all about the economy
  2. From #MeToo to #RiceBunny: how social media users are campaigning in China
  3. Will a controversial sports funding strategy give Australia's Winter Olympians the winning edge?
  4. How the Australian Constitution, and its custodians, ended up so wrong on dual citizenship
  5. What should I do if my child is a cyberbully?
  6. Tasmania can't only rely on a growing population for an economic boost
  7. The rise of the super-diverse 'ethnoburbs'
  8. Virtual reality chatroom app could boost VR industry
  9. Pesticide bans might give us a buzz, but they won't necessarily save the bees
  10. Daniel Day Lewis shines as the tortured artist in Phantom Thread
  11. How cyberbullies overtly and covertly target their victims
  12. Relics of colonialism: the Whitlam dismissal and the fight over the Palace letters
  13. Despite good intentions, the Olympics has its limits in promoting peace
  14. Elon Musk is launching a Tesla into space – here's how SpaceX will do it
  15. What employers need to do to protect workers from cyberbullying
  16. Hospitals are risky places – but some are better than others
  17. Vice-chancellors' salaries are just a symptom of what's wrong with universities
  18. Australian cities are far from being meccas for walking and cycling
  19. The benefits of job automation are not likely to be shared equally
  20. The Murray Darling Basin Plan is not delivering – there's no more time to waste
  21. Curious Kids: Do animals sleep like people? Do snails sleep in their shells?
  22. Why Call the Midwife satisfies our enduring need for heroic stories of fertility and birth
  23. Insecure by design – lessons from the Meltdown and Spectre debacle
  24. Stakes are high as Turkey, Russia and the US tussle over the future of Syria
  25. Encouragement for Turnbull in Newspoll as Parliamentary year starts
  26. With Feeney gone, Greens sniff a chance in Batman, and has Xenophon's bubble burst in South Australia?
  27. The Cabinet Files show that we need to change the nature of record-keeping
  28. Four ways precision medicine is making a difference
  29. We have a national STEM strategy, but what we need is a successful one
  30. The off-topic Conversation #150
  31. Shorten goes colder on Adani coal mine as the battle for Batman begins
  32. Fixing pain management could help us solve the opioid crisis
  33. Is Democracy Dead or Alive? What democracy exactly are we supposed to nurture?
  34. Designers of mixed reality experiences shouldn’t overlook the communal nature of video games
  35. The truth about political donations: there is so much we don't know
  36. Community highlights: Rancid milk and a rare moon moment
  37. Mark! Kick! Tackle! The reality of fast-tracking women into elite AFL
  38. Sustainable shopping: take the 'litter' out of glitter
  39. Friday essay: the Chauka bird and morality on our Manus Island home
  40. Essays On Air: Reading Germaine Greer’s mail
  41. What are school sores and how do you get rid of them?
  42. Visa policy for overseas students with a disability is nonsensical and discriminatory
  43. Vital Signs: weak inflation means interest rates aren't rising anytime soon
  44. There's no evidence behind the strategies banks are using to police behaviour and pay
  45. Grattan on Friday: For Bill Shorten, it will be a matter of eyes left and centre
  46. Cabinet files story shows Australia still needs to be more open about the debates that shape the nation
  47. Not all genetic tests should be publicly funded – here's why
  48. Early byelection test for Shorten after David Feeney quits parliament
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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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How to Compare Ceiling Fans online before Buying

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How Does a Portable Power Station for Carvan Adventures Support Smarter Camping?

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How Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services Improve Order Accuracy?

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Transforming Your Backyard for a Sophisticated Milestone Celebration

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Not every traveller wants to choose between a comfortable caravan holiday and getting further aw...