By Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
The High Court has rendered invalid an entire part of Victoria’s Electoral Act because it favours major parties at the expense of independents and smaller parties.
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By Lidia de la Iglesia Aza, Professor of Labour Law and Social Security, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Menopause has long been treated as something private, but the silence surrounding it is increasingly at odds with demographic reality. Women over 50 are the fastest-growing group in the workforce in many countries, and most will experience menopause during their working lives.
Despite this, workplaces, policies and research continue to treat menopause as a personal matter rather than a structural…
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By Andrew Mycock, Chief Policy Fellow, University of Leeds
Having my surname is a daily trial, eliciting a range of responses from suppressed to open laughter and unsolicited comments.
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By Salma Al Arefi, Senior Lecturer in Renewable Energy, University of Leeds
Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf.
Meanwhile, use of solar power is growing across the UK, achieving 22 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity from nearly 2 million installations, by February 2026.
In March, solar panel sales…
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By Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, Ussher Associate Professor in Nanomineralogy, Trinity College Dublin
Under the right conditions, 1g of oyster shells can capture and lock away up to around 1.5g of the rare earth elements present dissolved in the surrounding water.
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By Christopher R. Hill, Associate Professor (Research & Development), Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales
Jonathan Hogg, Senior Lecturer in Twentieth Century History, School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool
Communities and servicemen have long argued they were harmed by fallout from above-ground nuclear weapons tests – but the UK government has always denied this.
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By Annette Greenhow, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Bond University
Twane Wessels, Assistant Professor in Actuarial Science, Bond University
A recent move from a leading insurance provider has made it more difficult for AFL and AFLW players to access brain injury insurance.
In March, Zurich Australia announced concussion and head trauma exclusions for professional players who held total and permanent disablement (TPD) insurance as part of the AFL Players Association superannuation fund, the trustee for which is AMP.
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By Clive Williams, Visiting professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW Sydney
In modern conflict, the ability to build weapons systems quickly and cheaply is proving to be as important as technological sophistication.
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By Daniel Kadlec, Researcher, Athlete Health and Performance, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
Caitlin Fox-Harding, Senior Lecturer/Researcher in Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University
A loud ‘pop’ and immediate pain may mean you’ve torn your ACL. Two exercise experts explain why it’s more than a physical injury.
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By Flavio Macau, Associate Dean - School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University
Even if the Iran war ends, the fallout from this oil shock is likely to persist for a long time. Here’s what the end of ‘cheap’ oil could mean for the world.
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