The current lack of transparency in Australian philanthropy raises ethical questions. Far from being a solely private activity, philanthropy needs greater public accountability.
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Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been endorsed by an army of celebrity supporters.
There is converging evidence from both human population and animal studies that curcumin may help prevent age-related cognitive decline.
Since it began in London in 1992, the Open House movement has spread to 30 cities. Its events, which showcase everything from tiny apartments to grand homes, are cultivating a popular appreciation of architecture.
TV ratings for the NRL and AFL grand finals show its still a challenge to engage a national broadcast audience that covers non-traditional areas.
As the chief executives of Australia’s big four banks come before a House of Representatives economics committee, we ask a panel of experts what questions the banks should be answering.
Changwon Sculpture Biennale casts a wide net, from a disconcerting jumble of plastic body parts to a break-dancing sculptor armed with an angle-grinder.
Auto-translation software has been pretty frustrating to use. But news of vast improvements to Google’s translation software raises the prospect that websites will soon be browsable in any language.
In the wake of South Australia’s blackout, politicians have blamed renewables for decreasing the state’s energy security.
Historically, Australia’s broader policy approach to war crimes and war criminals has lacked a clear and coherent foundation.
Allergens that trigger hay fever can also trigger asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma.
Publicly listed Australian companies are still falling short of proper corporate social responsibility, judging by most recent reports.
Most enlightened governments have realised the focus on private cars at the expense of active and public transport is not viable.
To boost competition in banking we should give consumers better access to data and account number portability.
In the battle against slow economic growth, perhaps the government and Reserve Bank should try doing nothing and let the economy restore itself.
Women with dense breasts are more likely to develop breast cancer. Density also makes it harder for doctors to detect breast cancer on a mammogram.
The public and political debate about marine reserves often comes down to one thing: fishing.
The rise of urban greening is an opportunity to recast the relationship between people and environment. Humans and non-human species are ecologically intertwined as inhabitants of cities.
How can we explain that wealth is associated with protectionism and support for populist leaders?
When lives are at stake, there’s no time for secrecy. Just publish the code.
In creativity, skill and daring, the productions on offer embodied an energy and imagination comparable to, and at times exceeding, anything prestigious European-focused international festivals might present.
Consumers don’t understand the contracts they are signing when they buy smartphones, new research shows.
Breastfeeding mothers often receive a variety of well-intentioned advice about what and what not to eat during this period. But what does the science say?
The tax system is only one of several ways R&D can and should be incentivised.
Australia’s school funding model provides high levels of public funding to private schools, while also allowing them to charge fees.