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Jennifer Kent

Research Fellow, University of Sydney
Dr Jennifer Kent's research interests lay primarily in the intersections between planning and health, including planning for active transport and attachments to the private car as a form of mobility.

Working the system: 3 ways planners can defy the odds to promote good health for all of us

Sep 06, 2019 07:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Many of the chronic and costly diseases Australians face are related to how we live in cities. The speed of modern life clashes with poorly designed urban areas. As a result, health-promoting activities, such as regular...

Why autonomous vehicles won't reduce our dependence on cars in cities

Dec 04, 2018 16:26 pm UTC| Technology

The technology of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is progressing rapidly, but have we really thought through how theyll work in reality? In its report on AVs in Australia, Austroads (the association of Australasian road...

Why car sharing had a slow start in Australia - and how that's changing

Oct 29, 2018 19:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Car sharing arrived on the Australian scene in the early 2000s. These are commercial services that give people access to vehicles they can rent by the hour. Services in Australia currently include GoGet and Car Next...

Economy

BoJ likely to stand pat tomorrow, slightly revise up its FY20 GDP growth forecast: DBS Economics & Strategy

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to stand pat at its two-day monetary policy meeting, scheduled to be concluded tomorrow, according to the latest research report from DBS Economics Strategy. GDP growth should have...

Australian bonds nearly flat in muted trading ahead of December employment report

The Australian bonds remained nearly flat during Asian session of the first trading day of the week Monday as investors remained side-lined in a muted session that witnessed data of little economic significance ahead of...

Why every company needs a Chief Fun Officer

It has long been recognised that all work and no play is likely to lead to less productive, dissatisfied workers. As far back as the 1930s, management researchers such as Elton Mayo and Mary Parker Follett noted that...

How we consume electricity has changed dramatically in the past 20 years – and the market has failed to keep up

Its been more than two decades since Britains retail electricity market was opened to full competition in 1999. Before that, retail supply was provided by state-owned entities with regional monopolies. Today, all...

Australia’s headline inflation seen at 0.7 pct q/q in Q4, rise to 1.9 pct y/y: ANZ Research

Australias headline inflation is expected to come in at 0.7 percent q/q in Q4, with the annual rate rising to 1.9 percent, according to the latest report from ANZ Research. The largest contributor to the headline figure...

Politics

Barack and Michelle Obama net worth: How much is the former First Couple worth?

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle might no longer be living in the White House but theyre still one of the most popular couples in the world. Recently, the Obamas made headlines when they purchased a...

Fans defend Michelle Obama as Donald Trump attacks former FLOTUS on her birthday

Former First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her 56th birthday anniversary on Friday, January 17. However, President Donald Trump spoilt Obamas special day when he attacked the former FLOTUS School Nutrition Guidelines on...

Heading into Iowa: Where do the Democratic candidates stand on health care coverage?

As Democratic presidential hopefuls gather in Iowa for the seventh debate, Iran and foreign policy will likely play a central role. But health care will remain the most important topic of debate for many Americans. No...

How politics and poverty affect electricity provision in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwes economic challenges are numerous, but one of the most pressing is electricity scarcity. Around 40% of the countrys population has access to electricity. The country has access to vast and diverse possible...

Three reasons why Boris Johnson's promise to revitalise the north could come back to haunt him

For his forthcoming Budget on March 11, Chancellor Sajid Javid has promised to unleash Britains potential uniting our great country, opening a new chapter for our economy and ushering in a decade of renewal. This was on...

Science

Mexico earthquake: 5.2 magnitude quake affects the Oaxaca region

Since the beginning of the year, natural calamities such as eruptions, fires, and earthquakes have been plaguing many parts of the world. Recently, Mexico was struck by a 5.2 magnitude tremor, affecting those in the Oaxaca...

Black hole: Scientists spot strange objects near the Milky Way

Black holes reside in the heart of galaxies, and in a span of billions of years, can consume everything it can come across, including light. Recently, some scientists have spotted strange celestial objects lurking around...

UFOs: Leaked footage can threaten national security, says US Navy

The presence of UFOs or Unidentified Flying Objects has continuously baffled many, from enthusiasts to government agencies. Recently, the United States Navy has warned that having to release more footage of these...

NASA: Hidden room at Cape Canaveral revealed agency's secret space reconnaissance mission

The Cold War saw the United States and the Soviet Union go head to head in what was deemed the Space Race in the early 1960s. A documentary reveals how a secret space mission by NASA was revealed. The documentary NASAs...

NASA: Hubble Space Telescope captures Eta Carinae star system eruptions

If there is one thing to know about space, it is that the phenomena that take place within the galaxies and star systems can be amazing. The Hubble Space Telescope for one, recently captured one of the brightest star...

Technology

‘Wasteland 3’ release date, gameplay: inXile’ upcoming role-playing game to introduce a few changes

With the Wasteland 3 release date just four months away, interest about the upcoming squad-based role-playing video game from inXile Entertainment is starting to pick up. Heres whats currently known about the highly...

Are self-driving cars safe? Expert on how we will drive in the future

Cars are changing fast. But are innovations such as autonomous and flying cars a bright new dawn, or just a wild pipe dream? And if they become the futures way of getting from A to B, can we trust them to take us there...

Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areas

In recent years, experts have focused on finding better ways to improve remotely delivered mental health care. Now, virtual reality (VR) may pave the way for myriad new opportunities. Using VR for remote therapy...

‘Overwatch 2’ release date, rumors: New heroes joining the fray

Overwatch 2 has already been confirmed by Blizzard at the BlizzCon 2019. Since then, numerous rumors and speculations have been floating around, which includes the possibility that the title might already be out this...

‘Elder Scrolls 6’ release date, rumors: Why Black Marsh could be an interesting location choice

The Elder Scrolls 6 release date will definitely arrive - Bethesdas Todd Howard already confirmed that the studio is working on it in E3 2018. But the bad news is, its going to be a long wait for fans. Bethesda Is...

Digital Currency

Digital Currency Revolution Series: What’s Stored In For Crypto-Assets At WEF Davos?

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD finds strong support at 110-EMA (159.10), consolidation at current levels likely before next leg higher

Crypto Technicals: BTC/USD falters at 200-DMA, break below 200H MA (8595) to see more weakness

Law

How Prohibition changed the way Americans drink, 100 years ago

Can the Constitution stop the government from lying to the public?

Reynhard Sinaga case: why male victims and survivors need their own support system

Life

Think twice before shouting your virtues online – moral grandstanding is toxic

Being copycats might be key to being human

Tell Me Why review: Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us

Nature

Microwaving sewage waste may make it safe to use as fertilizer on crops

Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof - and that's by design

Car accidents, drownings, violence: hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury

Sports

‘NBA 2K20’ ratings update brings Trae Young, Nikola Jokic to the 90 OVR club

Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor boxing match could be happening soon

NFL offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels stays with the Patriots

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: Currency Weekly Outlook

Bitcoin Overbought Sentiment Paves Way For Fresh Long Build-Ups – FxWirePro’s Long Hedge Serving Purposes

FxWirePro: USD/THB trades in narrow range, stay short only below 30.36 mark

Market Data

FxWirePro: USD/TWD exhibits range bound movement, Taiwan’s export orders data in focus

FxWirePro: EUR/KRW stabilizes below 1,290 mark, sustained close below 1,274 requires for downside rally

Australian bonds nearly flat in muted trading ahead of December employment report

Bitcoin Overbought Sentiment Paves Way For Fresh Long Build-Ups – FxWirePro’s Long Hedge Serving Purposes

BoJ likely to stand pat tomorrow, slightly revise up its FY20 GDP growth forecast: DBS Economics & Strategy

FxWirePro: USD/SGD trades flat at 1.3470 mark, upside limited

FxWirePro: USD/THB trades in narrow range, stay short only below 30.36 mark

Crypto Technicals: BTC/USD falters at 200-DMA, break below 200H MA (8595) to see more weakness

Not bot, not beast: scientists create first ever living, programmable organism

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