Printed books still draw youth in the digital era
Despite being a tech-savvy generation, research finds that adolescents still prefer print books.
Social Sciences
May 18, 2017
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Remembrance and the teaching of memory
In the midst of ANZAC Day commemorations, a timely paper explores the role of digital technologies in how we think about war and peace.
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2017
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New test to reveal pesticide exposure
A recent study provides new information that may help researchers monitor the effects of common agricultural chemicals on farmers' health.
Environment
Apr 21, 2017
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Scientists discover pathway to malaria treatment
Medical researchers have discovered an effective new way to combat an infectious disease killer.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 11, 2017
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Humane effective feral horse control essential for Kosciuszko
A Deakin University ecologist has led a team of 41 Australian scientists to write to New South Wales Premier Mike Baird to urge his Government to protect the Kosciuszko National Park through humane and effective feral horse ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 19, 2016
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You don't need to be an IT expert to mastermind cyber-attacks
Anyone with a sinister mind and some dollars to spare could mastermind a cyber-attack such as the one the Australian Bureau of Statistics is claiming hit the Census website last night, according to a Deakin University cyber ...
Security
Aug 10, 2016
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Scientists exploring why so many Australians love feeding wild birds
Deakin University scientists are wondering what the implications of so many people feeding birds might be and if the food being offered to them is potentially harmful to their health.
Ecology
Jul 28, 2016
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Natural antibodies could combat Tasmanian devil cancer
Deakin University scientists may have found a way to stop the cancer that has been killing Tasmanian devils for the past 20 years.
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2016
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Counting the billion dollar cost of racism in Australia
The cost of racial discrimination has had a dollar figure placed on it for the first time thanks to landmark research by Deakin University funded by VicHealth and the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2016
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Research questions whether shark control programs work
New research from Deakin University has questioned the assumption that shark control programs designed to reduce the numbers of shark attacks on NSW and southern African beaches actually work.
Ecology
Feb 9, 2016
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