By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The treasurer was at his most hyperactive this week, with an economic statement to parliament, reforms to superannuation, and a new set of priorities for the Future Fund.
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By Mike Herd, Investigations Editor, Insights
On the 50th anniversary of the discovery of ancient hominin Lucy, a leading Ethiopian scientist on why we need to ‘decolonise’ paleo research – and what it’s like to find the oldest human ancestor.
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By Gemma Ware, Head of Audio, The Conversation UK
Mike Herd, Investigations Editor, Insights
On November 24 1974, renowned American paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson spotted “a piece of elbow with humanlike anatomy” poking out of a rocky hillside in northern Ethiopia. It was the first fossil of a partial skeleton belonging to “Lucy”, an ancient female…
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By Nurbek Bekmurzaev
The timing of the incident stirred discussions of a possible power struggle unfolding among different groups close to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to solidify their position as his future successor.
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By EngageMedia
Grassroots approaches not only ensure the continuity of the movement but could also strengthen solidarity and trust among protesters, deepening the connection to local communities, which is vital for sustained resistance.
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By Amnesty International
In response to the Bangkok Civil Court’s dismissal of Thai activist, Jatupat Boonpattararaksa’s lawsuit against NSO Group Technologies Ltd for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with spyware, Amnesty International’s Thailand Researcher Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong said: “The court’s failure to recognize NSO Group’s role in facilitating human rights abuses via the targeting of Thai […] The post Thailand: Dismissal of landmark case a critical and alarming setback in fight against unlawful use of spyware appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Chad Hecht, Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these phenomena for a wet week of erratic weather, as a meteorologist explains.
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By Nial Wheate, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
Jasmine Lee, Pharmacist and PhD Candidate, University of Sydney
Tina Hinton, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, University of Sydney
Commonly used antihistamines in young children can lead to serious side effects including hyperactivity, aggression and hallucination. But there are safer alternatives.
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By Daniel Angus, Professor of Digital Communication, Director of QUT Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
The ban will affect platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. But the bill is vague about how exactly these platforms must comply.
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By Michael Freeman, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Bond University
Excessive sweating is a very common problem, and there are many treatments you can try yourself or discuss with your doctor.
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