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An estimated 1.75 million ibises were deposited at a single location in ancient Egypt. But the birds disappeared entirely from the region around 1850, and no one knows why.
The consequences of the parental alienation theory can lead to children getting a court order to visit or live with an abusive parent.
Laws in other countries recognise 'rights of nature'. But even trees sacred to Indigenous Australian communities have no special protection.
The atmosphere of Mars is more than 96% carbon dioxide, but the planet is cold because its atmosphere is extremely thin, very dry and further away from the Sun.
The demands on land and resources from our fast-growing cities are unsustainable, as are the wastes they produce. Yet still our leaders act as if unlimited growth is possible.
Every one of the 13 economists surveyed by The Conversation thinks more stimulus is needed. None think it should all come from the Reserve Bank. Most think the budget surplus can wait.
Compared to women who give birth in a birth centre, those who give birth in hospitals are much more likely to have interventions – from epidurals, to labour augmentation and caesarean deliveries.
An analysis of trips to school has found the extra time and distance private secondary school students travel is a significant contributor to morning peak-hour congestion.
The road to three writers' festivals in three weeks prompts reflection on authors liberated by road trips - and those sharing the journey now.
Labor productivity doesn't matter as much as emissions productivity. Workers aren't a particularly finite resource.
We need to change council planning rules that prevent community members from having a say on proposed development in their local area.
A work placement is integral to a degree in social work. But many people who have a history with the justice system would be denied a working with children check, which most placements require.
Graduate employment outcomes will determine 40% of the $80 million extra government funding for universities. This is a problem for three reasons.
Australia is falling behind other countries in digital skills and infrastructure, but smarter planning and investment can turn things around.
The purpose of the NSIA is to protect national security information from being disclosed in courts. But this can undermine a defendant’s ability to argue his or her innocence.
Queensland can no longer cull sharks in protected areas of the Great Barrier Reef, but it's time to move away from culls, nets and drumlines altogether. There are better ways to keep our beaches safe.
Il est normal de ressentir des peurs, mais si elles se transforment en phobie, cela peut être très pénalisant, heureusement il existe des solutions.
Pemanasan iklim akan mempengaruhi cara gelombang yang menghantam lebih dari 50% garis pantai di dunia, meningkatkan risiko erosi dan banjir.
India's Prime Minister Narenda Modi shared a stage with President Donald Trump at an event for the Indian diaspora in Texas.
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David Ellwood is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Griffith University
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Professor of Evolutionary Biology, Griffith University
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Professor of Employment Relations, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University
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Emeritus Professor, School of Science, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School, Griffith University
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Professor of Economics and National Senior Teaching Fellow, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Writing and Publishing, Griffith University
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Professor of Economics, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Griffith University
