Researchers call on science fiction to understand extremist psychology
Deakin University researchers have used science fiction to understand terrorist propaganda techniques in an innovative study.
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2018
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I'm bright red and I taste foul -- the message behind color and the ladybird's spots
(Phys.org) -- To humans they might be pretty and small, the inspiration for nursery rhymes and children's clothing, but the redder the lady bird, the worse it tastes to the bird which tries to eat it, an international research ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2012
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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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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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Animal photo editing and its impact on donations to conservation charities
In the digital age of trimming a waistline here and sharpening a jawline there—even Princess Kate is doing it—is it any wonder that our 'bias for beauty' has spilled into the animal world?
Ecology
Mar 15, 2024
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Avian expert warns migratory birds are facing annihilation
(Phys.org) —Millions of migratory birds that fly tens of thousands of kilometres between their homes in Australia and Siberia are facing annihilation as development destroys the vital feeding grounds they rely on during ...
Ecology
Sep 25, 2014
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Wireless motion capture device with widespread applications in fitness, health
A new "Fitbit for biomechanics" designed by researchers from Deakin University's School of Engineering has potential for industries from healthcare to sport.
Engineering
Aug 21, 2017
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Government, teachers and principals heading in different directions on why Asia literacy is important
Australia will need to overcome a glaring mismatch between why teachers, principals and government believe Asia literacy is important, if it is to achieve the goals set out in the White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2013
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Commercial fishing industry reeling from mental health crisis
Chronic job insecurity has led to a mental health crisis and high rates of suicide among Australian commercial fishers, according to a new Deakin University study published this month in Marine Policy journal.
Ecology
Aug 11, 2015
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Evidence continues to point to alcohol as the main cause of nightlife violence, new study finds
The results of a new national study, led by Deakin University, show that alcohol remains the driver for most of the harm experienced in the night-time entertainment districts across the country, with greater levels of intoxication ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2013
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