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Touch of reality for virtual medicine

How to efficiently capture what it feels like to carry out a medical procedure – such as giving an injection – and then reproduce the sensation quickly and accurately in the virtual world has been the focus of recent work by researchers at Deakin University.

Dads can suffer the baby blues too

Up to 10 per cent of dads suffer some level of depression during pregnancy and after the birth; and Deakin University psychology researchers want to know why.

Dealing with crime in a virtual world

With the regulation of social networking sites in the headlines, Deakin University criminologists are examining the emerging problem of criminal and harmful activities in three-dimensional virtual worlds.

Discovery of fat taste could hold the key to reducing obesity

A newly discovered ability for people to taste fat could hold the key to reducing obesity, Deakin University health researchers believe.

Deakin tower provides vital fire link

A humble tower, operated by Deakin University on Peter’s Hill, Cape Otway is playing a key role in the trial of a bushfire warning system, funded by the Federal Government.

Boards’ ability to include and govern scores points with fans

New Deakin University research has thrown light on how football fans judge the performance of their club's board.

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Australia and Indonesia are now officially good mates

Damien KingsburyDamien Kingsbury
Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono address to the Australian parliament marked a very real change in Australia-Indonesia bilateral relations. Much of the history of that relationship has been characterised by either problems or diplomatic distance, which President Yudhoyono frankly acknowledged. But his speech to the parliament illustrated how close the two countries have now become.

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