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We evolutionary biologists over-enthuse at times about the competitive nature of selection. Observing animals in the wild often compels one to agree with the 17th-century English philosopher Thomas Hobbes…
There’s something degenerate in every male (no, seriously). We members of the facial-hair-bearing sex carry, among the 23 pairs of chromosomes in every one of our cells, an odd pair of sex-chromosomes…
Professor Michael Ashley recently returned from Antarctica where he deployed a telescope to one of the most remote locations on Earth – a place known as Ridge A, 850km from the South Pole. This is the…
Kevin Rudd’s dramatic decision to resign in the early hours of the morning in Washington has caught Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the hop. In response, Prime Minister Gillard has issued a brief statement…
Most of us consider health care to be a basic human right, rather than a privilege. In both philosophical and practical terms, the availability of high-quality health care is a national imperative. But…
An article published in the current edition of the New Zealand Medical Journal calls for the repeal of mandatory helmet laws (MHL) for cyclists because it claims the law caused 53 premature deaths per…
Australia’s wealthiest person, Gina Rinehart has bought shares in Fairfax Media. Should we be worried if she buys a controlling interest in the company that publishes the Age, Sydney Morning Herald and…
Professor Michael Ashley recently returned from Antarctica where he was deploying a telescope to one of the most remote locations on Earth – a place known as Ridge A, 850km from the South Pole. This is…
As Greek politicians approved a tough austerity package amid fierce protests, one question dominates: is an orderly exit from the Eurozone available for Greece? And just what might be the consequences…
In our desire to “end the blame game”, do we expect too much from the various governments in Australia’s federal system? This is the question prompted by the release of the third report by the Council…
The 2012 AFL debut of the GWS Giants is the culmination of efforts by the powerful, cashed up body that administers Aussie Rules to make inroads into the rugby league-obsessed, poor and predominantly refugee…
As one of the few women to have run a political party in this country Cheryl Kernot is well aware of the role gender plays in the Australian political landscape. In the wake of Bob Brown’s claim this week…
Children born to obese mothers carry the risk of disease and increased fat deposits from very early in life, but a new study shows that exercise can almost completely undo the adverse metabolic effects…
Things have changed. Much of the time we used to spend chatting with friends or strangers in person is now spent tweeting, texting or updating our Facebook status. Although technology allows us to rapidly…
Young women who dine together tend to mimic each other’s eating behaviour to the point where they eat about the same amount and even take bites at similar times, research has found. A study of 70 pairs…
As a general practitioner, I hear a lot of colourful advice from my patients about what they believe constitutes “safe” drinking and how to avoid a nasty hangover. Some of the more pithy sayings – “beer…
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has moved to increase her stake in Fairfax Media, owner of The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and a number of radio stations. Rinehart has already shown her desire…
This weekend, Syria witnessed some of its bloodiest days since political agitation began last year. Dozens were killed after the government launched a new military offensive against rebel group the Free…
RMIT University’s School of Health Sciences has rejected the suggestion that it peddles pseudo-scientific quackery via its courses in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Acting head of the school…
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Senior lecturer, public health ethics, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Adjunct Professor and UNSW Law Advisory Council Member, UNSW Sydney
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PhD Candidate, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, Director of Studies (Computer Science), UNSW Sydney
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Professor, NHMRC Emerging Leader & Clinical Psychologist, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney
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Postdoctoral research fellow and clinical psychologist, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer in Atmospheric Science, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Public Sector Management, School of Business, UNSW Sydney
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Emerita Professor, UNSW Business School, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Black Dog Institute , UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Planning, School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney
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Senior lecturer in Economics / Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of AI, Research Group Leader, UNSW Sydney
