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China's economic power is actually a lot smaller than you think

  • Written by: Peter Robertson, Professor, University of Western Australia

China’s economic presence on world markets is actually much smaller than that of the United States of America and smaller than our key three asia-pacific allies combined.

In recent years, reports by financial institutions like the World Bank have claimed China is the world’s largest economy. China’s annual gross domestic product...

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2017: the year in extreme weather

  • Written by: Andrew King, Climate Extremes Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Overall 2017 will be the warmest non-El Niño year on record globally, and over the past 12 months we have seen plenty of extreme weather, both here in Australia and across the world.

Here I’ll round up some of this year’s wild weather, and look forward to 2018 to see what’s around the corner.

Drought and flooding...

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Funding reform for schools and higher education dominated much of the conversation in 2017

  • Written by: Sophie Heizer, Assistant Education Editor, The Conversation
imageFunding debates will likely spill into the new year.Shutterstock

The year 2017 is finally coming to an end. How much do you remember about the year in education news? In true education fashion, I created a handy pop quiz to test and improve your knowledge. Let us know in the comments how you scored!



Show me the money

This year, the federal...

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AI is learning from our encounters with nature - and that's a concern

  • Written by: Andrew Robinson, Communications Scientist and Scholar, Australian National University
imageIn the Global Biodiversity Information Facility there are 682,447 records of human encounters with dandelions. from www.shutterstock.com

The idea seems wonderful - a phone app that allows you to take a photo of a plant or animal and receive immediate species identification and other information about it. A “Shazam for nature” so to...

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  1. Romper Stomper reboot is a compelling investigation into Australia's extremist politics
  2. Your party, our home: the challenges of growing up in a tourist destination
  3. Is mixing drinks actually bad?
  4. You might be Christmassed out, but these Australian birds are festive all year
  5. Why do people with East Asian heritage get flushed after drinking alcohol?
  6. How good draft choices can make or break AFL teams
  7. Before we colonise Mars, let's look to our problems on Earth
  8. How our arts critics saw 2017
  9. Citizenship scandals, same-sex marriage and foreign interference dominate the messy politics of 2017
  10. Don't let your pet accidentally get drunk this silly season (sorry Tiddles)
  11. Far from being in crisis, 2017 was a great year for Australian musical theatre
  12. That time when science came with me on a tropical holiday
  13. Supersized cities: residents band together to push back against speculative development pressures
  14. The key to a vibrant democracy may well lie in your workplace
  15. What data tells us about the best cricket players
  16. Why getting enough sleep should be on your list of New Year's resolutions
  17. How are we doing on early childhood education and care? Good, but there's more to do
  18. QUIZ: do you remember the big health stories of 2017?
  19. Video explainer: Batting expertise and decision-making in cricket
  20. The US election hack, fake news, data theft: the cyber security lessons from 2017
  21. How and why economics is taking over sports
  22. I won't be alone at Christmas, I have a dog
  23. 2017 in film: a return to form for the Hollywood blockbuster
  24. The off-topic Conversation #145
  25. Can you tell fact from fiction? Take The Conversation 2017 FactCheck quiz to find out
  26. Speaking with: social researcher and author Hugh Mackay on 2017, 'a really disturbing year'
  27. How urban design can help protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks in the city
  28. Walking mightn't be good for you if it's through Australia's polluted city streets
  29. Like it or loathe it, here's why Apple doesn't need a planning permit for its Fed Square store
  30. This Christmas, give yourself permission to enjoy pudding
  31. Why we need to rethink supplementary examinations
  32. Friday essay: dreaming of a 'white Christmas' on the Aboriginal missions
  33. What history really tells us about Jesus' birth
  34. Dear robot Santa...
  35. It's going to be a long summer's day today, seriously
  36. What happens to endometriosis when you're on the pill?
  37. Experts say these two things are the secret to living a longer life
  38. Humbug, tinsel and gravy: in search of the perfect Christmas pop song
  39. We're not closing the gap on Indigenous employment, it's widening
  40. Why we shouldn't be so quick to demonise bats
  41. Doom and gloom? Here are the environment stories that cheered us up in 2017
  42. Here's what bike-sharing programs need to succeed
  43. Why can't dogs eat chocolate?
  44. Religion may alter your psychology, even if you're a non-believer
  45. The Australian Music Vault moves the canon beyond pub rock
  46. Universities get an unsustainable policy for Christmas
  47. Neuroscience in pictures: the best images of the year
  48. People on low incomes are sacrificing basic goods to take out insurance
  49. How invasive weeds can make wildfires hotter and more frequent
  50. Elite companions, flute girls and child slaves: sex work in ancient Athens

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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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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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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...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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