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Why researchers are collecting roadkill for scientific studies

Roadkill is a common tragedy, but can good come from it? We explore a new report, which suggests that collecting roadkill might benefit research.

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What is government debt, and does it matter? 

The Australian government has nearly $1 trillion in debt. But what exactly is government debt, and is it a concern? Deakin’s Matthew Crocker explains.

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Revolutionising bowel cancer research: Allegra Chajinsi Gaza 

With her new screening method, Deakin PhD researcher Allegra Chajinsi Gaza is revolutionising bowel cancer research. We spoke to Allegra to learn more.

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Culture, Society

Your flu questions answered by researcher Rifqa Fayaz

No one wants to catch the flu. To help us all avoid influenza this year, we sat down with Deakin graduate researcher Rifqa Fayaz to ask the important flu questions.

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Study

Resolving Port Phillip Bay’s purple sea urchin problem

Port Phillip Bay has a short-spined purple sea urchin problem. We sat down with Deakin’s Rick Verkooijen to hear about his delicious solution.

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Society

How can we use hypnotherapy for pain control?

Sufferers of chronic conditions might do nearly anything for relief. But could hypnotherapy work for pain control? Deakin’s Subhadra Evans explains.

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What is the science behind horoscopes?
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Banjo sharks: groundbreaking southern fiddler ray research

Banjo sharks (also known as fiddler rays) are important marine animals in Port Phillip Bay. Now, Deakin graduate researcher Louisa Graf hopes to learn more.

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Polyester fabric: history, uses and is it bad?

What is polyester fabric, and is it always bad? Dr Lorinda Cramer explores its history, uses and environmental impact in a nuanced, evidence-based guide.

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How migration can help the skills shortage in Australia

There’s a skills shortage in Australia – and skilled migration might be one solution. To help us understand the issue, we sat down with Dr Melissa Parris.

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