By Susan Grantham, Lecturer in communication, Griffith University
As AI becomes ever more prevalent, it’s being used more frequently in political advertising. But there needs to be tighter regulations and safeguards around it so people know what they’re looking at.
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By Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
Charlotte Phelps, Senior Teaching Fellow, Medical Program, Bond University
We found increasing the amount of fluid you drink reduces UTI symptoms and antibiotic use. Especially if the fluids contain cranberry compounds.
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By Simon Troon, Research Assistant and Sessional Teaching Associate, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University
Disaster films as we know them have been around for more than five decades – and often deal with climate disasters. Twisters is a refreshing take.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Protestors outside a school denouncing a reported case of sexual violence against a student, in Quito, Ecuador, November 2022. © 2022 Gaby Giacometti / Génerxs Diversxs Despite commitments by government institutions, sexual violence remains endemic in Ecuador’s schools and finding justice is elusive for many survivors.Over the last decade, 6,438 cases of sexual violence by teachers, school authorities, other school staff, janitors, and other students have been reported, affecting 7,303 children.The government should allocate adequate resources for its prevention…
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By Amnesty International
Qatari authorities should immediately free a Jordanian former media manager for the 2022 men’s World Cup, Abdullah Ibhais, after a UN committee determined that he has been arbitrarily detained for nearly three years, FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today. Ibhais, a former media manager for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, […] The post UN Body Calls for Release of Qatar Whistleblower appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Abdullah Ibhais. © Private (Geneva) – Qatari authorities should immediately free a Jordanian former media manager for the 2022 men’s World Cup, Abdullah Ibhais, after a United Nations committee determined that he has been arbitrarily detained for nearly three years, FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today.Ibhais, a former media manager for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar’s World Cup organizing committee, was arrested in 2019, months after voicing concerns over the treatment of migrant workers on World…
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By Amnesty International
As we reflect on Pride, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTI people globally, one cannot help but marvel at all the celebrations that took place all over the world, of LGBTI people embracing who they are with their loved ones. Bold and loud celebrations with beautiful colours dominated the month from Thailand to Namibia. Yet […] The post PRIDE ENDS WITH MIXED FEELINGS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AS LGBTI PEOPLE REGISTER WINS AND SETBACKS appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Kim Davis, General paediatrician and paediatric infectious diseases specialist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Alma Fulurija, Immunologist and the Australian Strep A Vaccine Initiative project lead, Telethon Kids Institute
Myra Hardy, Postdoctoral Researcher, Infection, Immunity and Global Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.
It’s the time of the year for coughs, colds and sore throats. So you might have heard people talk about having a “strep throat”.
But what is that? Is it just a bad sore throat that goes away by itself in a day or two? Should you be worried?
Here’s what we know about the similarities…
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By Kelly Lewis, Research Fellow in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S), and the Emerging Technologies Lab, Monash University
As the conflict continues, social media users are eschewing mainstream charities in favour of grassroots campaigns. It’s not without issues.
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By Jamie Pittock, Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
Bradley J. Moggridge, Professor of Science and Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement), University of Technology Sydney
Martine Maron, Professor of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and our landmark assessment released today shows the answer is yes.
Our report, launched today by the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, demonstrates how repairing Australia’s landscapes is not only achievable and affordable, it’s…
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