Celebrating the feminist Holden
When the General Motors Holden factory closes at Elizabeth in October, an Australian icon will no longer be made here. But the Holden has been remade through art.
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Tenants’ calls for safe public housing fall on deaf ears
Grenfell Tower residents tragically got the world's attention only after a disastrous fire. So what would public housing residents in Australia say about their living conditions?
Contributions to sea-level rise have increased by half since 1993, largely because of Greenland’s ice
Greenland's ice is largely responsible for the accelerating pace of sea-level rise. A new analysis shows that, while Greenland accounted for just 5% of the rise in 1993, that figure rose to 25% by 2014.
Why I disagree with Nobel Laureates when it comes to career advice for scientists
Journal Impact Factors are unreliable and may be gamed. But can they still offer value?
Ten years on, it’s time we learned the lessons from the failed Northern Territory Intervention
The Northern Territory Intervention implemented coercive measures that would have been unthinkable in other, non-Indigenous communities.
Vital Signs: it will take more than asking for a pay rise to fix Australia’s wages problem
For a whole lot of workers in Australia, cutting a better pay deal is very hard.
Beyond Medicare levies: joining the dots to create places that are good for our health
New research shows many good intentions for creating urban environments that promote good health were not carried through. The solutions start with engaging more closely with residents themselves.
Feeling euphoric on a low-carb diet? The effect on your brain is similar to an illicit drug
Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite. Here's why.
Vital Signs: Australia is facing an interest rates dilemma
If former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is right, then the unmistakable implication is that the RBA should probably cut rates -- perhaps twice -- later this year.
Minister to get unprecedented power if Australia’s new citizenship bill is passed
A new bill gives the immigration minister a range of new powers that relate to various aspects of the citizenship acquisition process.
The new space race: why we need a human mission to Mars
We could learn a lot from any mission to send people to Mars, such as whether there's life elsewhere in the universe or even the technology for new household appliances.
The NDIS costs are on track, but that doesn’t mean all participants are getting the support they need
The Productivity Commission has described the roll-out to the full scheme as “highly ambitious” and expresses concern it risks not being implemented as intended.
Three charts on: Australia’s booming prison population
The largest increases in Australia's prison numbers have been in remand, Indigenous and women prisoners.
Cars overwhelmingly cause bike collisions, and the law should reflect that
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the bicycle, we look at new research that confirms cars cause the majority of bike collisions. It's time to follow much of Europe and shift liability to drivers.
An extra organ or body part is more common than you think
Most people don't know if they have a hidden extra organ. But they're surprisingly common and often harmless.
Dear diary: another day in the life on Mars
One of the best ways to find out the challenges of living on Mars is to simulate living on another planet here on Earth. So what's it like to spend several months living the Martian life?
Vital Signs: what does Treasurer Morrison mean when he says we’re ‘growing into the growth’?
Treasurer Scott Morrison says Australia will "grow into growth". Global economic conditions suggest otherwise.
You should care about your doctor’s health, because it matters to yours
If we want doctors to listen, be empathetic, solve complex problems, we need to invest seriously in their well-being.
Six things every consumer should know about the ‘Internet of Things’
'Internet of Things' devices come with many risks, but current laws may not protect us. Until they do, it may be best to steer clear.
In a fractured world, Eurovisions opens a dialogue through art
EuroVisions: Contemporary Art from the Goldberg Collection presents 64 works by European artists. Its best moments are both intimate and inquisitive.
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Professorial Visiting Fellow, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, UNSW
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Professor, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor of Cognitive Psychology, UNSW
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Professor and Associate Dean (Research), UNSW
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Anthony Mason Professor, Scientia Professor and the Foundation Director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW
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Associate Professor, School of Economics, UNSW
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Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW
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Professor in Modern Film and Literature, Director of the Centre for Modernism Studies, UNSW
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Professor of Intensive Care, UNSW
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Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, UNSW Law School; Director, Referendums Project, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW
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Professor & Director of Traumatic Stress Clinic, UNSW
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Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW
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Visiting Fellow, UNSW