By Sam Whiting, Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow in Music Industries and Cultural Economy, RMIT University
I recently underwent an urgent surgery to have a cancerous growth removed – but this wasn’t enough of a reason for me to get a refund to a music festival.
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By Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Professor in Food Science, University of Southern Queensland
When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice. The stuff looks much fancier than the slightly cloudy ice you get from your home freezer. How do they do this?
Clear ice is actually made from regular water – what’s different is the freezing process.
With a little help from science you can make clear ice at home, and it’s not even that tricky. However, there are quite a few hacks on the internet that won’t work. Let’s dive into the physics and chemistry involved.
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By Peter Carew, Senior Lecturer in Audiology, The University of Melbourne; Murdoch Children's Research Institute
While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after swimming.
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By Robert Hortle, Deputy Director, Tasmanian Policy Exchange, University of Tasmania
Australia’s history is full of eccentric MPs, including serial quiz show contestants and a prime minister who pumped iron for God.
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By Prudence Rees-Lee, PhD Candidate, School of Design, RMIT University
This December marks Daphne Oram’s centenary. She was a visionary and a key influence in the history of electronic music.
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By John Arnold, Senior Lecturer, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, University of South Australia
Tom Wycherley, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Exercise Science, University of South Australia
Cricket balls are incredibly hard and are the product of centuries of tradition and the extreme physical demands of the game.
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By Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice; Lead, UNSW Public Interest Law & Tech Initiative, UNSW Sydney
Before you box up your unwanted presents and head to the shops, here’s what Australia’s consumer law says about asking for a return, exchange or refund.
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By Victoria Gibbon, Professor in Biological Anthropology, Division of Clinical Anatomy and Biological Anthropology, University of Cape Town
Ciraj Rassool, Senior Professor of History, University of the Western Cape
Language shapes power and words like restitution, unlike repatriation, speak directly to justice when it comes to returning cultural heritage.
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By Janine Mendes-Franco
Rouse’s bold exploration rejects the familiar language of appetite, abundance and hospitality in favour of enquiry and even estrangement. The photos consider the fruit as organism rather than product.
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By Jonti Horner, Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland
Duane Hamacher, Associate Professor, School of Physics, The University of Melbourne
In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas Star” from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided the three wise men to the cradle of the young baby Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem.
Most Biblical scholars agree Jesus was born between 6 and 4 BCE. It’s not known what time of year he was born, but those scholars suggest it was most…
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