When cats were introduced to Australia, they brought several diseases with them. These diseases are taking a big toll on human health and the economy — but there are things we can do.
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Have you ever watched something because YouTube recommended it to you? You've probably been influenced by an algorithm. But at the end of the day, underneath all the algorithms are people.
Nous avons demandé à cinq experts si boire du café pendant la grossesse était sans risque. Quatre experts sur cinq ont répondu par l'affirmative, sous conditions.
Chifley, Menzies, Holt, Gorton, McMahon, Whitlam and Fraser targeted budget deficits.
From mid-November, people wanting to become citizens must get all five questions on Australian values correct.
Ten artists and collectives are on display in this exhibition, questioning 'If the future is to be worth anything.'
The fallout from COVID-19 for housing and homelessness just adds to the urgency of fixing the long-standing ills of the housing market. The well-being of Australia's economy and people depends on it.
This is a film of big ideas. Audiences are required to pay attention, but the rewards are considerable.
Most aged care homes are designed to be naturally ventilated. But when windows are closed to keep out the cold, poor ventilation appears to be common – and that's a problem for infection control.
Here's what you need to know about the newer COVID-19 test that's gentler on your nose.
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death, Philip Hodgins' poetry is as fresh and urgent as ever.
We're working with professional trainers in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to train dogs to sniff out COVID-19. They could be highly valuable in managing the spread of infection.
Older women have been the fastest-growing group of homeless people in recent years. New research shows about 240,000 women aged 55 or older and another 165,000 women aged 45-54 are at risk.
Contrived plots, two-dimensional characters, ridiculous resolutions: the master of comic novels takes these elements and spins them into gold, bringing consolation during these grim times.
Bacteria can become more deadly and antibiotic-resilient in space. And while more research is needed to figure out how severe the risks are, they could be catastrophic.
Health workers, who have long used face masks as part of their everyday work, share their tips on how to comfortably wear them and see where you're going.
Half of the increase could be set aside for spending on training. It might appeal to Coalition members concerned that higher payments would reward people who are out of work.
Scientists and the community are building nests to help save the stunning green carpenter bee from extinction.
The prime minister is being told we should "re-shore" critical supplies. But that's not the same as ensuring we have access to them.
Australia will extend the time students, graduates and skilled workers from Hong Kong can stay in the country. But it is not clear what "pathways to permanent residency" really means.
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Visiting Research Fellow, School of Humanities and Early Career Researcher at the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice, University of Adelaide
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Professor, University of Adelaide
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One Health Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide
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Professor, Art History, University of Adelaide
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Professor of Housing Economics, University of Adelaide
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Associate Professor Implementation Science, JBI, University of Adelaide
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Adjunct Professor of Architecture, University of Adelaide
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Senior lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Adelaide
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Associate Lecturer, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide
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Clinical Lecturer, University of Adelaide
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Adjunct Fellow, University of Adelaide
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Lecturer in Economics, University of Adelaide
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Senior Lecturer, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
