By Kyle McMullan, PhD Candidate in Aerospace Engineering, Curtin University
The Sun’s activity is what gives us beautiful auroras – but it also has dramatic negative effects on satellites that go around Earth in a low orbit.
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By Kate Levett, Research Fellow University of Notre Dame Australia; Adjunct Fellow (National Institute of Complementary Medicine), Western Sydney University, University of Notre Dame Australia
Deborah Fox, Associate Professor in Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney
Vanessa Scarf, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney
If there are complexities or greater risks, or labour has been artificially induced, continuous monitoring is recommended. New research explores how this affects the experience of birth.
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By Siobhan McHugh, Honorary Associate Professor, Journalism, Consulting Producer, The Greatest Menace, Walkley-winning podcast, University of Wollongong
So-called “comedy” podcasts have huge followings, but who gets to say they’re actually funny? Stellar “comedy” hosts such as Joe Rogan have never made me laugh, while other prominent comedians package abrasive political commentary rather than rib-tickling humour.
The Ambies, a glitzy event that aspires to be the “Oscars of podcasting”, describes the comedy category as “a podcast that is intentionally humorous”.
But hey, results can fall far short of intentions.…
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By Justin Ellis, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Newcastle, University of Newcastle
Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s US election has sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community, given the president-elect’s divisive rhetoric and demonisation of the trans community in particular.
There are fears a second Trump administration will have devastating effects for millions of LGBTQ+ people in the United States and beyond.
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By Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication. Editor in chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne
Leon Paroissien, who died last week, was one of the great enablers of Australian art. He imagined a better future, then made it happen.
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By Jennifer Montgomery, Faculty of Health Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Research shows the state care system continues to traumatise young people, especially Māori. Without real change, survivors believe today’s apology will ring hollow.
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By Victoria Esses, Director, Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST); Co-Chair, Pathways to Prosperity Partnership, Western University
Alina Sutter, Postdoctoral Associate, Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST), Western University
The recently announced cuts to Canada’s immigration targets for the coming years are essential to maintain Canadians’ support for immigration and positive attitudes toward immigrants.
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By Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics, McGill University
Whoever’s governing Canada in the next four years must prepare for how to respond to — and preferably, pre-empt —Donald Trump’s rhetoric and ensuing actions to preserve and promote Canadian interests.
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By Sara Bannerman, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Communication Policy and Governance, McMaster University
C-65 would help political parties exploit Canadians’ data without real limits, transparency or consent. This could undermine privacy, engagement and confidence in political parties.
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By Robert Diab, Professor, Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University
The Canadian government has ordered the closure of TikTok’s offices in Canada. The reasons are connected to national security concerns, but they appear tenuous.
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