By Andrew King, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, The University of Melbourne Tilo Ziehn, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
Alarmingly, Earth’s climate will change for many centuries to come. But we must still push to reach net-zero emissions as quickly as possible.
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By Brooke Williams, Research Fellow, School of Biology & Environmental Science, Queensland University of Technology Robin Chazdon, Professor Emerita of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
It’s vital we find cost-effective ways to get and keep more trees in the ground. Our research looked at where natural regeneration is likely to be successful due to environmental conditions.
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By María Yanotti, Lecturer of Economics and Finance Tasmanian School of Business & Economics, University of Tasmania
When the price of most types of products goes up, demand for them tightens. Except for a couple of special cases.
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By Clare Dix, Lecturer In Nutrition & Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast Helen Truby, Professorial Research Fellow, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland
Malnutrition during childhood damages the brain’s development and the body’s ability to fight illness and digest food. For those in Gaza, the effects will be felt for generations.
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By Thomas Lalevée, Research Officer in History, Australian National University
For too long, liberals have patted themselves on the back for supporting individual rights, civil liberties and democratic governance. But being a liberal takes work – without it, liberalism will fail.
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By Tirth Vaishnav, PhD Candidate in Ecology and Biodiversity, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Collisions between birds and planes peak at the end of the breeding season when fledglings join flocks. For these young birds, avoiding foreign objects in the flight path may be a learned behaviour.
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By Jacob Crouse, Research Fellow in Youth Mental Health, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney Emiliana Tonini, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney Ian Hickie, Co-Director, Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series. It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood? We’ve…
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By Ali Alizadeh, Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies and Creative Writing, Monash University
Jon Bell’s film is a blend of parental anxiety, Indigenous lore and class tensions – and the first half had me thinking it might earn its place in Australia’s horror ranks.
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By Christofer Clemente, Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biomechanics, University of the Sunshine Coast
What do the world’s fastest creatures on land, sea and air all have in common? My colleagues and I have taken a key step towards solving this mystery.
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By Sophia Waters, Senior Lecturer in Writing, University of New England
There’s a uniting theme when it comes to manners in Australia: in Australian English, good manners centre on honouring personal autonomy, egalitarianism and not appearing to tell people what to do.
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