By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher and Sustainable Future Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
Australia is running out of affordable, safe places to live – and climate change is getting worse. It makes sense to deal with both crises together.
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By Kristian Ramsden, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
The ‘oner’ has a long history. Today, this unique approach to shooting has became a major test of creative vision.
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By Jack Chung, PhD Candidate, National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland
Carmen Lim, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland
Wayne Hall, Emeritus Professor, National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research, The University of Queensland
E-cigarettes or vapes were originally designed to deliver nicotine in a smokeless form. But in recent years, vapes have been used to deliver other psychoactive substances, including cannabis concentrates and oils.
Cannabis vapes, also sometimes known as THC vape pens, appear to have increased in popularity in Australia over the past few years. Among those Australians who had recently used cannabis, the proportion who reported ever vaping cannabis increased from 7%…
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By Paulomi (Polly) Burey, Professor in Food Science, University of Southern Queensland
We’ve all been there – trying to peel a boiled egg, but mangling it beyond all recognition as the hard shell stubbornly sticks to the egg white. Worse, the egg ends up covered in chewy bits of adhesive membrane in the end.
The internet is littered with various “hacks” that claim to prevent this problem. But there are several reasons why eggs can be hard to peel. Luckily, that means there are also science-based strategies we can use to avoid the problem.
Egg ‘peelability’ factors
Eggs…
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By Daryoush Habibi, Professor and Head, Centre for Green and Smart Energy Systems, Edith Cowan University
Yasir Arafat, Senior Research Associate (Electric Vehicle Batteries and Batteries Recycling), Edith Cowan University
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today
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By Paul Strangio, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Monash University
Albanese’s prime ministership has been slow but steady. If he’s re-elected, he will need to give Australians a more ambitious plan for the country.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
With long experience in parliament behind him, the former Queensland policeman is looking to take the top job. But he has his work cut out.
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By Andy Marks, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Partnerships, Western Sydney University
Blair Williams, Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University
Michelle Cull, Associate Professor of Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley.
Cost of living and housing affordability featured in the clash, with both leaders acknowledging the price pain being felt by many Australians. Immigration, US President Donald Trump, energy policy and welcome to country ceremonies were also thrashed out in a number of lively exchanges.
How did each leader perform? Have they done enough to convince undecided…
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By Adesewa Olofinko
But here’s the problem: in a region where malnutrition and diet-related illnesses are growing threats, understanding what’s in our food is no longer optional.
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By Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, York University, Canada
Why Canada needs to put seniors’ care back on the agenda, not only in this election but also in its aftermath.
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