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You don’t look like a scientist
Alexandra Nance | February 12, 2020Times have changed, but the gendered stereotype that scientists are predominantly serious, professional, white men is one that persists, despite ongoing efforts to promote diversity.
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After the flood
Max Thomas | February 11, 2020The heavy rain of recent days has extinguished bushfires and brought relief to drought-stricken farmers and city catchments, but the sediment washed from damaged land will bring its own set of problems.
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Year 12 can be stressful, but setting strong and healthy goals can help you thrive
Joanne Dickson | February 11, 2020Many students are anxious as they enter year 12 as they look forward to crucial exams, but adopting a few simple coping strategies can reduce the stress and improve their outcomes.
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Dating the Kimberley Gwion Gwion rock figures
Open Forum | February 11, 2020Archaeologists at The University of Western Australia are part of a national team of researchers that has been able to more accurately date a significant number of the Kimberley’s most remarkable ancient rock art to more than 10,000 years ago.
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Jokowi’s visit shows the power of personal diplomacy
Donald Greenlees | February 11, 2020There always will be ample scope for conflict in Australia–Indonesia relations, due to different political and cultural priorities, but when conflict does arise, the ability of leaders to talk frankly and limit the fallout can prove pivotal.
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Employer training is the key to competitiveness
Brad Howarth | February 10, 2020Employers are realising that upskilling their existing employees is a better bet for long term survival in fast-changing markets than relying on the government or hoping the market will magically produce suitably trained personnel.
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The atlas of cancer
Nerissa Hannink | February 10, 2020Scientists around the world have collaborated to create the most comprehensive map of whole cancer genomes to date, improving our fundamental understanding of cancer and how to treat it.
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Shots fired in the culture wars
Heidi Harrington Johnson | February 10, 2020UNSW Associate Professor Lizzie Muller is urging the arts sector to come together to fight for the arts in schools after the federal arts department was amalgamated into another portfolio.
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Australian climate policy after the bushfire crisis
Andrew Walter | February 9, 2020The economic gains from a bold Australian decarbonisation strategy could be significant, and allow the nation to restore its reputation for positive, innovative policy leadership and secure its regional and global partnerships in the coming decades.
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The fog of Wuhan
Raphael Veit | February 9, 2020After initially suppressing news of the Wuhan virus outbreak, we can’t be sure whether authoritarian China is now using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, or whether this new coronavirus presents a serious global health threat.
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Understanding our crazy weather
Rob Warren | February 9, 2020What do the wild weather extremes of recent weeks, not least in Sydney and Melbourne, tell us about our changing climate?
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The challenge of free speech
James Arvanitakis | February 8, 2020Universities should be bastions of free speech and open inquiry, but intolerance of “politically incorrect” opinions and party political meddling is threatening to close down rational debate on a range of hot-button social and scientific issues.