By Phil Lester, Professor of Ecology and Entomology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Strong public reporting has helped locate and destroy early nests. Sustained effort over the next few months will determine whether eradication succeeds.
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By Lisa A Williams, Associate Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney
Ron Mueck’s sculptures are known for being psychologically evocative. His work is now on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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By Arosha Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer and General Dentist, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland
Amit Arora, Associate Professor in Public Health, Western Sydney University
Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
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By Ben Zunica, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
As the new school year approaches, many parents may be thinking about getting a tutor for their child.
Media reporting estimates one in six Australian students get tutoring at some point in their schooling, to help them catch up, qualify for specific schools or prepare for important exams.
But how should parents approach the task of finding a tutor? Our 2025…
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By Nicola Redhouse, Lecturer, Publishing and Editing, The University of Melbourne
Ariella Van Luyn, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of New England
Christopher Rees, PhD, Creative Writing, University of New England
Sally Breen, Associate Professor in Creative Writing, Griffith University
Seth Robinson, Lecturer, Professional Communications, Public Humanities & Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
A publishing giant believes AI can help break writers’ block. We asked 5 creative writing experts if they’d use it that way – and the range of results surprised us.
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By Charlene Chen, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Macquarie University
Researchers found auditors who had dealt with one cyber-breached client became more likely to spot serious weaknesses in systems and controls elsewhere.
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By William Alexander Donald, Professor of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney
Jake P. Violi, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney
In recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art – an estimated 30% of adults have a tattoo. Over a third of those with tattoos have five or more pieces.
Trend reporting from industry and lifestyle sources suggests designs are becoming increasingly large, colourful and complex. Although tattoos have become more common, less attention has been paid to what’s…
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By Bruce Wolpe, Non-resident Senior Fellow, United States Study Centre, University of Sydney
The president loves exercising power in the United States and abroad. But he’s tanking in the polls – and the November mid-terms may clip his wings at home.
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By Santa Kravcenko, Lecturer in Management, University of Lancashire
“Please tell me where to go? A 14-year-old teenager has been possessed by a demon … we tried healers, but they couldn’t help … has anyone encountered this? Moscow region.” This is one of many similar pleas that have been circulating in Russia’s online communities in recent years.
According to reports in Russian media outlets such as Gazeta.ru, thousands of people in Russia are actively discussing exorcisms on social media.…
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By Miranda Sheild Johansson, Senior Research Fellow in Social Anthropology, UCL
For some Swedes, the question isn’t simply whether a wealth tax works, but what kind of society has been lost with its abolition.
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