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The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University ...
Indigenous scholar Marcia Langton rates Bill Gammage's exploration of Aboriginal land management, The Biggest Estate on Earth, as one of the great books.
If this doesn’t ring a bell, here is a short clip of Kim Kardashian’s vocal fry. But it’s not just the Kardashians, other famous young women are renowned for vocal fry too: think Zooey Deschanel and ...
As the University of Melbourne joins the IBM Q Network, we look back at the biggest minds of the 20th century that have contributed to the quantum revolution.
All Australians have, to some extent, been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but the economic effects haven’t been uniform, and some have been hit much worse than others. People directly ...
The first highly detailed anatomical study of the short-beaked echidna penis has demonstrated its innovative evolution, say experts from University of Melbourne ...
For the first time, University of Melbourne researchers have identified the long-term health risks of removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood.
At the heart of the Robodebt scheme was an algorithm that cross-referenced fortnightly Centrelink payment data with annual income data provided by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). And the idea was to ...
A new study led by the University of Melbourne provides the first anatomical proof of why giraffes have spots – and how they relate to plastic surgery.
The COVID-19 pandemic probably began with a single transmission of virus from an animal to a human. The tragic consequences highlight the relationship between public, animal and environmental health.
To improve Australia’s education system, we need to move away from the idea that the basic features of education are fixed, says University of Melbourne expert.
New dating techniques, involving the University of Melbourne, reveal Australia’s oldest known, intact, Aboriginal rock painting – dating back 600 generations.