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David McBride goes to prison – and Australian democracy takes a hit
It is hard to overstate the impact this case is likely to have on future whistleblowing in Australia.
https://theconversation.com/david-mcbride-goes-to-prison-and-australian-democracy-takes-a-hit-230007
Longer appointments are just the start of tackling the gender pain gap. Here are 4 more things we can do
The federal government has announced almost $50 million in funding for gynaecological health care. But there’s more to do to help women with chronic pain.
An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know?
A 2020 training session resulted in the death of NRL player Keith Titmuss. An inquest has recommended several changes to training protocols as a result.
Influence, authority and power: how elite women played a crucial role in the Italian Wars of the 16th century
Women’s participation in warfare is not a recent phenomenon. Women played many roles in the Italian Wars, which engulfed Europe between 1494 and 1559.
‘Who brings a laptop with her to the hospital to give bir...� Leslie Jamison interrogates motherhood, ambition and divorce
In Splinters, Leslie Jamison confronts the expectations placed on women, especially mothers – including the dangers of making art, and being more successful at it than the man in their life.
Some say the Treaty of Waitangi divides NZ – a new survey suggests the opposite is true
Modern interpretations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi cause sometimes bitter political debate. But new research shows New Zealanders – especially younger ones – see the Treaty largely as a positive ...
Why are auroras so hard to predict? And when can we expect more?
Australians were in for a Mother’s Day treat as auroras swept the skies. But there was little warning, and the spectacle didn’t repeat.
https://theconversation.com/why-are-auroras-so-hard-to-predict-and-when-can-we-expect-more-229909
154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines
The chance of living one more year is up to 44% more likely thanks to the past 50 years of vaccines, according to new research. But global drops in vaccine coverage pose a risk.
Scrapping the waste export levy threatens Australia’s emerging lithium battery recycling industry
Allowing our spent lithium batteries to be exported free of charge could mean forfeiting a potential $3 billion onshore reprocessing industry.
AI can make up songs now, but who owns the copyright? The answer is complicated
With the click of a button, you can now generate songs in any topic and genre you want. But it’s not clear-cut whether you own the music, despite what the app terms say.
Our research shows children produce better pieces of writing by hand. But they need keyboard skills too
It is easy to assume students will be able to write easily and effectively using a keyboard. They are growing up surrounded by technology. But new research shows children write better by hand.
1968 was an inflection point for the US. Is another one coming in 2024?
There are many parallels between 1968 and today: an unpopular war, a vulnerable Democratic presidential candidate and a divided America.
Is it wrong to have a romantic type based on race? Yes – it’s a form of racism we rarely speak about
ABC comedy series White Fever highlights a type of racism that is nuanced and hard to detect, but is just as harmful to people of colour.
Many new mums struggle, but NZ’s postnatal services often fail to address maternal mental health – new study
New mothers can experience anxiety and depression. But rushed appointments and impersonal checklists leave many fearful of being judged inadequate or unfit if they admit to struggling.
Long Island, Colm Tóibín’s sequel to Brooklyn, is a tale of love misdirected, misunderstood and misjudged
Where Brooklyn was a book of suspended decisions and relentlessly increasing pressure, Long Island lets off its explosive at the very beginning.
Caitlin Cronenberg’s ‘Humane’: Dystopian satire questions ecological disaster and compassion
Faced with a darkly satirical vision that hardly seems sensationalist, the audience might wish for compassionate thinking to combat ecological disaster and precarious resources.
Surrey, B.C., shows the rest of Canada what not to do when breaking away from the RCMP
The current blue-on-blue battle between competing law enforcement agencies in a large British Columbia city does little to strengthen public trust in the rule of law and in our police forces
Wildlife traffickers carried on their illegal trade during ...ockdown – what legal traders can learn from their resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic did not deter wildlife traffickers from going about their illegal business. Their methods may offer lessons about resilience in crisis scenarios such as climate emergencies.
Tanzania’s political parties have few women in leadership and candidate lists: some solutions
CCM and Chadema’s commitments to gender equity start and end with the establishment in each party of a women’s wing.
Christianity is changing in South Africa as pentecostal and indigenous churches grow – what’s behind the trend
Christianity is evolving. Mainstream churches like the Methodists and the Catholics are losing ground to indigenous and pentecostal groups.
Mexican government failing to provide decent jobs for vulnerable youth – leaving the door open to cartel recruitment
Many young Mexican men that are working in precarious conditions are drawn into the fold of drug cartels.
Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what you need to know first
There’s a lot of graft behind the glamour.
The language of self-injury: what I’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of people who harm themselves
For as long as people who share their self-injury with others are accused of attention seeking, they will have good reason to keep it to themselves and refuse the help they need
Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years – so why does the public think it’s increased?
In the last year, the public’s concern about crime has risen again.
How do we reduce pesticide use while empowering farmers? A more nuanced approach could help
The debate about pesticides often gets polarised, pitching farmers against consumers.
Pelvic health problems are a common experience for women – our research shows why many don’t get the help they need
Knowing the key reasons women don’t seek help means we can now find solutions and ensure women get the help they need.
A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A new study shows that it is possible to reduce the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by reducing the inflammation caused by immune cells in the brain.
How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
Many food and beverage companies are not doing enough to positively shape diets in Canada, while positive examples show that public health commitments are achievable.
The metaverse could change our religious experiences, and create new ones
The metaverse will soon become a prime destination for those seeking online religious experiences.
International Booker prize 2024: six expert reviews of the shortlisted books
Six brilliant novels from around the world but only one can win.
Jim Chalmers’ third budget will have a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year
Tuesday’s budget will show there has been an improvement of $10.5 billion in the bottom line. The update forecasted a deficit of $1.1 billion for 2023-24.
‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment revea...cts can extract energy from their environment and come to life
Want to bring extra life to a glass of champagne or soda water? Physicists will tell you to drop in a small object, such as a berry or raisin.
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neur...gist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.
Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
A former archivist at Mary McLeod Bethune’s last residence in Washington, DC, recounts how the experience led her to see Bethune as a global figure.
The price of rebuilding Ukraine goes up each day − but shirking the bill will cost even more
The World Bank estimates that it will take $480 billion of investment to get Ukraine back on its feet after the war.
Why do people hate people?
It can be easy to mistake feelings like fear and anger as hate. When biases are acted out in harmful ways, however, speaking up can help stop hate from getting worse.
https://theconversation.com/why-do-people-hate-people-224252
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
Why climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict
If the needs of both parasites and hosts are met by the niche, they can move in. Increasing biodiversity may therefore be a double-edged sword.
https://theconversation.com/why-climate-change-is-making-parasitic-diseases-harder-to-predict-229575
Paris, Texas at 40: how Ry Cooder’s soul-stirring soundtrack tells a tale of heartache and redemption
A master of slide guitar, Ry Cooder brings the film to life with an atmospheric soundtrack that speaks profoundly to the imagery and story.
Billions are spent on educational technology, but we don’t know if it works
Technology is being used in schools without extensive research to show whether it has a positive impact.
Reddit’s share price has held since it went public, but the firm’s unique structure could be its undoing
The platform’s own userbase could get into loggerheads with the company – particularly a certain investor community by the name of WallStreetBets.
Most people still think barristers need to sound posh, our research shows – but accent discrimination serves no one
There is a continuing lack of representation within the UK legal profession, which means a worrying lack of diversity among judges too.
Stressful life events can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s
Being arrested, getting a divorce, losing your job – all of these things are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
https://theconversation.com/stressful-life-events-can-increase-your-risk-of-alzheimers-228554
What is the process of an athlete being ‘medically retired’ due to concussion?
Several high-profile athletes with concussion histories have been forced to retire on medical advice. But what’s the process that guides them to that difficult decision?
It’s so hard to see a doctor right now. What are my options?
Making the wrong decision about how to access care can impact both your health and finances. So what are your options? And what policy reforms are needed to improve affordable access to health ca...
https://theconversation.com/its-so-hard-to-see-a-doctor-right-now-what-are-my-options-229191
NZ’s big chill was an early winter warning: power should be subsidised for struggling households
Thousands of New Zealanders live with so-called ‘fuel poverty’ because they can’t afford their electricity bill. A government ‘social tariff’ would be one way to keep homes warm.
Boycotts, protests, harassment: Eurovision’s future is on the line after its most controversial year yet
Next year will mark the 69th edition of the contest. But the highly charged nature of this year’s event has left many question its future.
A minute’s silence is fine but when it comes to violence against women, being quiet isn’t enough
As Australia grapples with a violence against women crisis, major sporting codes are tinkering around the edges of the problem, and plenty more can be done.
How a long-lost fish species was brought back to Bendigo
Reintroducing locally extinct species is a challenging affair, but with the right partnerships everyone can help make it happen.
https://theconversation.com/how-a-long-lost-fish-species-was-brought-back-to-bendigo-225800
What causes the different colours of the aurora? An expert explains the electric rainbow
The electric rainbow of the aurora happens when excited atoms relax via ‘forbidden transitions’.