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Mega-Banks Unleash an Infrastructure Tsunami
By William Laurance
The rise of investment bank lending for infrastructure projects in developing countries is driving a “feeding frenzy” of developments with lower environmental controls.
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Defence Takes Control over Australian Research
By Brendan Jones
A new law comes into force this month that puts scientists at risk of imprisonment and businesses at risk of losing their intellectual property.
On 2 April the Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) comes into force. This new law controls research into technologies that, in theory at least, could have military applications.
The Department of Defence’s 353-page list of such “dual-use” technologies (www.tinyurl.com/jcsm9ro) lays claim to just about every field of research, including infectious diseases, biotechnology, high-performance computers, robotics and artificial intelligence, encryption, electronics, manufacturing, and software for these applications.
Confucius Was Not a Qualified Career Adviser
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By Kieran Carmichael
Turning your hobby into your job may not necessarily lead to happiness.
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Bridging the Divide between Academia and Industry
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By Derek Richard
The Science Next Collaborative is helping early- and mid-career researchers to make the leap from research to commercialisation.
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A Game-Changer for Nuclear Safety
By Tony Irwin
Nuclear energy modules are getting smaller and safer, making them viable options for remote communities.
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Medical Research Must Come Clean
By Mark Shannon
Up to one-third of cell lines may be contaminated, threatening the reliability of research.
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Economics on an Even Keel
By David Tranter
Can economics balance its books with the limits of ecology?
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Jobs of the Future: The Known Unknown
By Karen Andrews
The digital revolution is having a profound impact on the workforce. Increasing skills in science, technology, engineering and maths is not optional.
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Stem Cell Loophole Must Be Closed
By Richard Harvey, Martin Pera and Megan Munsie
Unproven stem cell treatments are being offered in Australia without regulatory oversight.
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Closing the High Seas Opens Fishing Opportunities
By Reg Watson
Closing international waters to fishing would have little or no effect on global catches but make fishing potentially fairer, safer, better-managed and less polluting.
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