By Lee Morgenbesser, Associate Professor, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement meets most criteria that have defined secret police forces in authoritarian regimes. And the worst may be yet to come.
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By Ben Singh, Research Fellow, Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia
Ashleigh E. Smith, Associate Professor, Healthy Ageing, University of South Australia
If you’ve ever tried to build a new habit – whether that’s exercising more, eating healthier, or going to bed earlier – you may have heard the popular claim that it only takes 21 days to form a habit.
It’s a neat idea. Short, encouraging and full of promise. But there’s just one problem: it’s not true.
The 21-day myth can be traced back to Maxwell Maltz, a plastic…
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By Magdalena Wajrak, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Edith Cowan University
The new detection methods are not only reliable and accurate – they are also highly portable and simple enough to be used outside laboratories.
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By Pui Kwan Cheung, Research Fellow in Urban Microclimates, The University of Melbourne
Stephen Livesley, Professor in Urban Horticulture, The University of Melbourne
On a hot summer’s day in Melbourne, the artificial turf hit a top temperature of 72°C. This is sufficient to cause irreversible skin burns in just ten seconds.
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By Peter Hegedus, Associate Professor, Griffith Film School, Griffith University
Bobbi-Lea Dionysius, Researcher and Sessional Staff, Griffith Film School, Griffith University
The Australian screen industry is often associated with fun, creativity and perhaps even glamour. But our new Pressure Point Report reveals a more troubling reality: a pervasive mental health crisis, which could see the screen industry lose a significant number of workers in the near future.
The two-year study led by Griffith University found burnout levels mirroring those found among healthcare workers.
Of the 864 survey responses we analysed, 72% said the screen industry is not a mentally healthy place…
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By Russell Blackford, Conjoint Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Newcastle
Wild Faith is a one-sided response to the rise of Christianity’s far-right fringe. Too often, it seems more like an apoplectic rant than a serious exposé.
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By Paul O'Hare, Lecturer in Human Geography and Urban Development, Manchester Metropolitan University
Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.
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By Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
Research suggests diet and E coli infections in childhood could be laying the ground for agressive bowel cancer decades later.
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By Matías Mattamala, Postdoctoral Researcher, Oxford Robotics Institute, University of Oxford
Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse”. The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses.
The Corleo promises a high-end robotic solution to provide a revolutionary mobility experience. Kawasaki’s current motorbikes are constrained to roads, paths and trails, but a machine with legs has no boundaries – it can reach places no other vehicles can go.
But in the case of…
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By James Scott Vandeventer, Senior Lecturer in Sustainability, Manchester Metropolitan University
Hospital visits usually involve a medical emergency or appointment. The last thing on most patients’ minds will be how the building works. We expect the lights to be on, medical equipment to work, a comfortable room temperature, healthy food, an appropriate layout with efficient routes between departments and all the other features that make the healthcare system run smoothly.
But many decisions about how hospitals will operate are made long before we enter the door – and have significant consequences for their environmental footprint.
In England, the NHS contributes 4%…
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