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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By Catherine Campbell, Lecturer, Performing Arts, UniSA Creative, University of South Australia
This new production from the State Theatre Company of South Australia is energised, playful, multi-layered theatre – and thoroughly enjoyable.
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By Adam Smith, Senior Consultant, Universal Impact
There are so many opportunities out there for researchers – sometimes the challenge is simply knowing how to find them.
One of the most powerful things The Conversation offers academics is the chance to write articles that reach the people who will benefit most from their work – potentially changing the world for the better.
But The Conversation network can now help researchers engage with targetted audiences in other ways, too – through its wholly-owned subsidiary Universal Impact.
Founded and…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Bill Shorten has declared himself “a proud moderate” in a valedictory speech declaring parliament has the responsibility to ensure the extremes do not set the terms of political debate.
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By Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer
Matthew Hall, Deputy Business & Economy Editor
Principles could centre on helping members manage their money in retirement, ensuring fairness across the system, and requiring funds to maintain an active duty of care to members.
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By Tessa Toumbourou, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Social Science, The University of Melbourne
Andrea Rawluk, Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Gutomo Bayu Aji, Peneliti Bidang Kependudukan, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)
Ilmiawan Auwalin, Associate lecturer, Universitas Airlangga
Lilis Mulyani, Researcher, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)
Rumayya, Dosen di Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi, Universitas Airlangga
Yulia Indrawati Sari, Dosen Hubungan Internasional Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
Our analysis of Indonesia’s social forestry permits shows that women remain underrepresented in forest management bodies despite efforts to boost their presence, leaving them out of decisions about their forests.
Social forestry redistributes forest management rights to local communities to advance sustainability and local livelihoods. In 2021, the country revised its social forestry regulations to allow one family representative to participate in social forestry management bodies, ‘giving equal opportunity…
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