Iraq faces a crucible after Mosul: South Africa offers some useful lessons
South Africa's peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy holds crucial lessons for a post-Islamic State Iraq.
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The unlikely 21st century reboot of an ancient philosophy
Stoicism has recently been described as one of the best"mind hacks" ever invented. Amazingly, it is back, more popular today than ever, in a series of fast-growing internet communities.
Why you should eat a plant-based diet, but that doesn’t mean being a vegetarian
A survey of Australians found most (70%) thought that a plant-based diet would prevent disease. But what does the literature say? And is meat really bad that for you?
Friday essay: double standards and derision – tracing our attitudes to older women and beauty
Why is Cher, 71, celebrated when she wears a near-nude costume while Madonna, 58, receives revulsion? 19th century women's magazines reveal how the double standards of beauty for older women came about.
Explainer: how internet routers work and why you should keep them secure
Get to know your internet router a little better.
In India, a legislative reform is needed to push corporate social responsibility
India has gone further than any other country in legislating for corporate social responsibility. But the law should be redrafted to enhance precision and stakeholder orientation.
Self-driving cars must learn trust and cooperation
Self-driving vehicles will need to communicate and work together.
Born in China: a new type of Australian business
A new breed of company has appeared as Australian entrepreneurs create successful small businesses in China.
Destroying Mosul’s Great Mosque: Islamic State’s symbolic war to the end
The Great Mosque of Mosul - with its iconic leaning minaret - appeared on one of Iraq's banknotes. Its destruction by the Islamic State is an act of great symbolic importance.
Could long-distance bullies in Australia face up to 20 years in jail for encouraging suicide?
Whether such a verdict would be handed down in Australia remains to be seen, but there are a few things we do know about cases like this one.
Is it really so wrong to care for an introduced bird species?
We all know how vital it is for our native bird species to thrive. But what if the only birds that visit your garden are introduced "pest" species? Many people feel these birds deserve some love too.
Fewer students are going to public secondary schools in Australia
If we look at enrolment figures for public secondary schools, it's untrue to say the steady drift towards private schools has been reversed.
Armpits and melons: an olfactory reading of James Joyce
Smell is the Cinderella of the senses in Anglophone literature, but James Joyce wrote an olfactory revolution. His treatment of the science of smell was astonishingly prescient.
Bob Dylan’s Nobel speech: a splendidly eccentric performance
This extraordinarily odd speech might well be the singer’s most Dylanesque performance.
Adani gives itself the green light, but that doesn’t change the economics of coal
The board of Indian mining firm Adani has approved its A$16 billion Carmichael coal mine. But has the Queensland government failed in its duty to be responsible with publicly owned resources such as coal?
Erasing history: why Islamic State is blowing up ancient artefacts
Islamic State has destroyed globally-significant sites in Iraq and Syria, but not as wanton acts of destruction. Instead, they are calculated political and religious attacks.
Making sense of Russiagate: what do Russians think?
Russian media both hint toward the Russian regime’s prowess in influencing the US election, while simultaneously treating the accusation as baseless Western propaganda.
From botnet to malware: a guide to decoding cybersecurity buzzwords
To protect ourselves online, we should all understand a few key terms.
Christianity does not play a significant role in Australian politics, but cultural conservatism does
Christianity plays a relatively minor role in Australian politics. Instead, it takes the guise of a general cultural conservatism, as demonstrated by the same-sex marriage and school funding debates.
Why you’re almost certainly wasting time rinsing your recycling
Many people are confused about what they can and can't recycle, and whether they need to clean everything before it goes in the bin. The best plan is to check the details with your local council.
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Senior Lecturer in Ecology, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Deakin University
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Director, Centre for Employee and Consumer Wellbeing; Senior lecturer, Deakin Business School, Deakin University
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Senior lecturer in Marine Ecology & Head of Blue Carbon Lab, Deakin University
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Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Deakin University
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Professor of Middle East & Central Asian Politics, Deputy Director (International), Alfred Deakin Research Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
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