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Nature inspires visionary research
Open Forum | August 5, 2019Insects are inspiring University of South Australia researchers to create new technology based on their extraordinary vision.
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New database highlights women in STEM
Open Forum | August 5, 2019Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field.
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Youtube offers a diet of nonsense on climate change
Open Forum | August 3, 2019Most YouTube videos on climate change prevention and geo-engineering are at odds with the scientific consensus and hijack technical terms to appear credible.
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Australian firms remain ill-prepared to tackle modern slavery
Open Forum | July 29, 2019New research from the University of South Australia finds that Australian businesses are ill-prepared for mandatory modern slavery reporting.
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Dancing in the dark does you good
Open Forum | July 27, 2019The age-old advice to ‘dance like nobody’s watching’ appears to be benefiting the health and wellbeing of women across Australia according to a new study from the University of Sydney.
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Backyard scientists called up for possum patrol
Open Forum | July 26, 2019Australia has 27 types of possums and gliders, but almost a quarter are threatened and many more are declining. Researchers from the Threatened Species Recovery Hub are calling on the community to be backyard scientists and record sightings in a new, free app.
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Current climate warming is the worst for 2,000 years
Open Forum | July 26, 2019Recent warming events have been unmatched in the past 2,000 years, according to international and Australian researchers who analysed climate data in a series of research papers.
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Zero energy homes get zero interest from homebuyers
Open Forum | July 25, 2019New home buyers care more about kitchen counter tops than easy opportunities for improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
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It’s time to modernise the National Medicines Policy
Open Forum | July 23, 2019Australia’s 20-year-old National Medicines Policy has fallen behind a range of modern developments in healthcare and the time has come for a review.
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Time to make a difference: Australia’s Jewish social justice summit
Open Forum | July 22, 2019Some of Australia’s keenest minds and most influential advocates will come together in Sydney this month for a social justice summit exploring everything from climate change, sustainability, to refugees and ethical investing.
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How do we get kids to snack less?
Open Forum | July 22, 2019A new study has found that offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more – and this practice may be contributing to Australia’s weight problem.
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“Big sugar” and a lack of prevention fuel Australia’s oral health crisis
Open Forum | July 20, 2019Dentistry which emphasises treatment over prevention and the malign influence of the sugar industry are contributing to Australia’s oral health crisis.