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As authorities crack down on selfies and social media, the underlying causes of conflict and potential to use social media to bring about positive social change are overlooked.
Dead Lucky tackles issues around worker exploitation, gambling, international students and domestic violence. But it is let down by underdeveloped characters.
Contrary to the common belief you shouldn’t talk about suicide because it plants the idea, asking someone if they plan to harm themselves can help.
Despite several barriers, journalists are changing the way they report on violence against women for the better.
A successful adaption of Lars von Trier’s film Melancholia breathes new life and energy into its female characters.
The US and Europe approach tech regulation very differently due to their historical contexts. Where does Australia’s fit in?
A new tool called Biometric Mirror exposes the need for public debate about the ethics of AI.
With the much anticipated Super Saturday byelections on Saturday, the polls in Longman and Braddon still show a very tight race.
A new government report outlines a strategy for the Australia-India relationship, and reminds is that India is not China, and must be considered in its own right.
There are thousands of empty parking spots in cities. So what can we do to make better use of this space?
Research shows that religion can have a positive impact on society in terms of better health, less crime and a stronger economy.
In its original form, Rossini’s William Tell went for five hours. Yet soon after its 1829 debut it was being cut for the comfort of its audience. Its Overture - a mere 12 minutes - has become one of the most famous pieces of classical music.
The University of Melbourne is the first institution in Australia to have its nitrogen footprint calculated – it’s 139 tonnes per year, mainly because of food production, energy use and transport.
Both male and female birds sing to impress other birds, but as well as that, they do it for pleasure!
The public broadcaster’s editorial independence must be protected at all costs – from within and without.
Australia’s rich tradition of crime fiction is little known – early tales told of bushrangers and convicts, one hero was a mining engineer turned amateur detective – but it reveals a range of national myths and fantasies.
The loud noise might be a warning that there is something falling nearby, or flying towards you. Our brain tells our eyes to quickly shut, to help protect them from any damage.
Las enfermedades y trastornos pueden afectar a nuestra forma de ver. ¿Es posible que las pinturas nos den pistas sobre la capacidad visual de los artistas?
An influx of tourists is irrevocably changing UNESCO-listed towns in Asia. Controls on visitor numbers are urgently needed.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Research fellow, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne
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Guest Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Research assistant, Movember Institute of Men's Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Education Futures, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus professor, History, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor and Head, Behavioural Neuropharmacology Laboratory, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in History, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne