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Sciences & Technology

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Under the Microscope

‘The real ‘magic’ of biology happens at invisible, chemical scales’

Anastasios (Tash) Polyzos grew up in regional restaurants and rock bands, but it was his fascination with chemical reactions that birthed an entrepreneur

Business & Economics

Too many eggs in the property wealth basket

Australian’s over-reliance on property for wealth generation will weigh on the economy if house prices drop, but falling small business ownership looms as a bigger problem

Politics & Society

Could microfinance help rebuild Australia’s post-pandemic economy?

Providing microfinance loans to people with a good business idea but no capital can help offer a path to economic recovery after COVID-19

Business & Economics

Small business: Not the jobs engine we think

The number of self-employed entrepreneurs doing well enough to hire staff is shrinking and it’s bigger firms that are behind Australia’s strong employment

Education

Bringing uni research to market

Finding a way to commercialise research while supporting academic culture is an ongoing but necessary challenge for universities

Sciences & Technology

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Podcasts

Kaggle founder talks Big Data

The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil; it’s data

Business & Economics

The next big things in on-demand

Cabs, meals and even romantic partners are only a swipe away these days - what’s next?

Business & Economics

Why are Australian start-ups failing?

In Australia, we seem to be pretty good at starting things. Why then, as one of the most innovative OECD countries, do almost 97 per cent of start-ups exit or fail to grow?

Business & Economics

Mixing social with business

Social enterprises are on the rise. Can a business model help us understand why?

Business & Economics

Young Australians worry about job prospects

While the current economic growth trajectory in Australia is positive, it is important for government, industry and educators to stay focused on reducing youth unemployment