O “efeito 20°C” pode nos dar novas pistas sobre como a temperatura controla os ecossistemas e influencia a evolução, além de como as espécies podem se adaptar às mudanças climáticas
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First Nations fathers are too often the subject of negative, often untrue stereotypes. We analysed data from around 150 dads about what they needed. Here’s what they said.
The ‘20°C effect’ could give us new insights into how temperature controls ecosystems and influences evolution – as well as how species might adapt to climate change.
After frontbench resignations, MPs going rogue and months of speculation, the Apple Isle is headed to the polls. What can we expect?
The military has suffered huge defeats on the battlefield, which might lead junta leaders to be more open to a political compromise.
Five recent novels about the Antarctic make for cool reading on a hot summer day.
As far back as the dawn of the internet, scholars have discussed how AI might serve to replace (or supplement) human relationships.
Senate estimates and inquiries are the homes of some of Australia’s most memorable political moments, but what are they really? How do they work?
While teachers may appear to get more holidays than most other professions, the reality is they are not actually on holiday for all of this time.
What do professional readers choose to read on holiday? The answers include romance fiction, science-fiction classics, a French detective, Japanese assassins … and War and Peace.
There is a large energy cost to breaking apart and mixing the water and oil layers. The secret to blending them is to add an extra ingredient known as a ‘surfactant’ or emulsifier, like mustard.
The four Cs – convenience, choice, competitive prices and COVID-19 – will decide the retail battle and how it affects the structure and function of our cities.
A deadly strain of bird flu is circulating in animals. So far the virus has been detected in seabirds on islands near Antarctica. What does this mean for wildlife, tourism and research?
Roasting meat sets off a cascade of chemical reactions. With a bit of kitchen chemistry know-how, you can use these reactions to your advantage when you make gravy.
Legally binding deals struck with landholders can help protect and restore the environment over the long term.
A Memoir of My Former Self is a celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved and celebrated novelists.
In my analysis of 12,000 Telegram comments posted after the October 7 Hamas attack, I found commenters talking about the two wars as part of the same antisemitic plots.
The New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes has held its final public sitting in Sydney today. It’s been dogged in its pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
Muttonbird ‘wrecks’ are becoming more common. Despite speculation about many possible causes, the evidence points to changes in the Arctic ocean ecosystem from where the birds migrate to Australia.
This is expected to be the smallest Omicron wave so far. But eligible older and vulnerable people are still recommended to have a booster.
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Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania
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Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania
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Research assistant , University of Tasmania
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Associate Dean Indigenous College of Arts, Law, and Education; Senior Lecturer, Social Work, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer, Management, University of Tasmania
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Research fellow, University of Tasmania
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Writer, author, journalist, Associate Lecturer in English & Writing, University of Tasmania
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Louise Grimmer is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in Retail Marketing, University of Tasmania
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Lecturer in Criminology | School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Tasmania
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Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Political Science; Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania
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Research Fellow, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania
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Adjunct Senior Researcher in Biostatistics, University of Tasmania
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Program Director – Health and Physical Education, Maths/Science, Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania
