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A psychiatrist and revolutionary, Frantz Fanon wrote fiercely against racism and colonialism. His ideas continue to inform political movements yet his misogyny and embrace of violence are problematic.
It is hard to overstate the impact this case is likely to have on future whistleblowing in Australia.
Organisms that produce synthetic fuel and suck carbon out of the air are just some of the possibilities of ‘engineering biology’ – if policymakers can shepherd the industry towards success.
The greater crimes in the show are committed by Darrien – yet these are not the show’s main pitch.
A new survey shows Australian women have little trust in religious institutions, particularly when it comes to the protection of children.
New research into the working lives of artists shows how, through lower take-home pay and volunteer hours for their community, Australia’s artists are subsidising our arts industry.
China’s Change'6 is going to explore the Moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study.
This is a structural problem, not something one budget can fix.
The scheme is not working to increase transparency or prevent foreign interference. The registration site attracts little traffic, and most Australians probably don’t know the scheme exists.
The theme of cattle in ancient rock art is one of most important pieces of evidence for a bygone age of the “green Sahara”.
Wildlife scientist and whale snot expert Vanessa Pirotta joins us on the first episode of The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast.
Made in Australia could be set for a comeback, if federal government promises materialise. But these localisation plans must work for the regional communities hosting new projects.
This late-medieval document is written in encoded text that has yet to be cracked. But its numerous illustrations provide clues about its content.
In our new research we looked at what impact breakfast has on students’ motivation to learn and their academic achievement.
Framing the Petrov affair as a thrilling spy drama may have helped Australians manage their anxiety about the threat posed by Soviet espionage.
The most common complaint among people with chronic pain is low back pain. Here’s what treatments do – and don’t – work.
What are ‘squatters’ rights’ and do they apply in Australia? They do, but using them will likely prove difficult.
New research suggests if we can’t eradicate cane toads, we can teach wildlife not to eat them.
There’s so much we still don’t know about whales. Here’s 3 amazing new things we’ve learnt about whales lately: how humpback whales have sex and give birth – and how baleen whales sing underwater.
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Macquarie University
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Distinguished Professor of Economics, Macquarie University
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Professor and Director, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
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Macquarie School of Social Sciences, Macquarie University
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Honorary Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor of Politics and Law, Macquarie University
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Research Project Director at the Department of Economics, Macquarie University
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Lecturer, Literature and Creative Writing, Macquarie University
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Professor, Macquarie University
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Professor of Journalism and Communications, Macquarie University
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Professor of Astrophysics, Macquarie University
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Associate Dean Research Training and Performance, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor and Director of the Radical Centre Reform Lab at Macquarie University Law School, Macquarie University
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PhD Candidate, International Relations, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, Macquarie University
