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The need for global cyber security law reform
David Coleman | September 9, 2015Cybercrime can move across the globe in an instant and disappear again without a trace. David Coleman says any law reform will need to balance cyber security and privacy.
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What can we do about the slow nutrition related medical advancement?
Yvonne Coleman | September 9, 2015Most health institutions say they are only interested in randomised, placebo controlled and double blind research. Yvonne Coleman says while being idealistic, this is very limiting in the research read and the issues addressed.
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5 tips to running a more secure computer
James Hunter | September 7, 2015What does computer security have to do with being thrown out of a hotel after a party? James Hunter makes it easy to understand why keeping your computer safe is important.
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Jobs of the future
Ian Chubb | September 2, 2015How do you go about finding out what the right job is for you as a young student? Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb AC says you need to tackle the future with the skills and attitudes to make your opportunities.
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Pathways to persuasion – The neuroscience of influence
Leah Sparkes | August 18, 2015The idea of trying to persuade others can make us uncomfortable. Executive coach Leah Sparkes has looked at the science behind it and says it’s much easier than we think.
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Read this post. The future of Australia depends on it!
Amnon Carmel | August 18, 2015What world will our children grow up in and what happens if no one prepares them for the technologies that are about to come? This National Science Week Amnon Carmel urges us to take the kids to explore the wonders of science and technology.
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Plugging in the technology for mental health reform
Jane Burns | August 7, 2015How can we address the problems our mental health sector is facing? Associate Professor Jane Burns, CEO of the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, says to truly reform the system we need to plug in the technology.
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Digital employer @ work
Gabrielle Davies | August 2, 2015Today we are launching a new forum on the future of jobs. In our first blog Gabrielle Davies introduces a new type of employer with a new approach to work.
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Xanax or fingertips?
Gabrielle Davies | July 17, 2015New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed community.
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Losing weight is a science, keeping it off is psychology
John Carpenter | May 31, 2015We all know that a healthy weight has lifelong benefits. Personal trainer John Carpenter says losing weight and maintaining it is simpler than you might think.
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The law, ethics and the development of artificial intelligence
David Coleman | May 27, 2015Serious concerns about artificial intelligence have been voiced lately. David Coleman says there are problems which need to be overcome before AI machines can be ethical and legal actors in society.
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Bringing health to life
editor | May 25, 2015Medical Research Week takes place from 28 May to 5 June 2015. It celebrates Australia's contribution to health and medical research. This year's ASMR medallist is Dr Ashok Saluja.