By Paul McGreevy, Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
Rimini Quinn, PhD Candidate, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
You can’t spot an aggressive dog just from its looks or breed. Genetic testing could better predict which dogs will bite.
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By Margaret Murray, Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology
It’s mango season. They’re cheap, delicious, in the shops or you can buy trays at roadside stalls.
But what can you actually do with a trayful?
Sure, smoothies are great, but what if you want to try something else?
I’ve collected mango recipes from super simple to those for more confident cooks. These versatile recipes range from nutritious main meals to delicious sweet treats.
Try out these top five sweet and savoury mango recipes this summer.
Well done for choosing mangoes
Mangoes are not only a delicious summer…
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By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor, The Conversation
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For anyone who has watched Iranians take to the streets before, as they have at reasonably regular intervals over the years, this week’s protests had a depressingly familiar feel – viewed from the safety and comfort of the UK, that is.
What started as angry bazaar…
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By Dudley L. Poston Jr., Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University
The Asian giant is grappling with a dramatic population decline, with a fertility rate of 1.0, well below the 2.1 replacement rate.
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By Jonas Gamso, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean of Knowledge Enterprise for the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University
Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Postdoctoral Fellow of Ocean Diplomacy and Leadership, Arizona State University
The expansion of Arctic shipping, scramble for seafloor mining and overfishing are all straining international relationships. But the powers of diplomacy go beyond ocean treaties.
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By Adesewa Olofinko
While the African Union designated 2025 as the Year of Reparations, European engagement throughout the year largely remained confined to acknowledgements rather than commitments.
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By Amnesty International
Reacting to the decision to acquit rescue volunteer Seán Binder of all criminal charges including membership of a criminal organization, fraud, money laundering, and smuggling (facilitation of irregular entry) Eve Geddie the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “Today’s decision is a welcome relief for Seán and his friends, family and supporters, but also […] The post Greece: Seán Binder acquitted of all charges appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Alemayehu Weldemariam, Ph.D. Fellow, Center for Constitutional Democracy, Indiana University
Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December 2025 declaration as the first decisive breach in the wall of diplomatic isolation that has surrounded Somaliland for more than three decades.
Somaliland…
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By Clive Jimmy William Brown, Teaching Practice Coordinator, Lecturer & Faculty of Education Transformation Chairperson , Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa’s schools still carry the imprint of apartheid, where resources, language and geography were deliberately divided according to “race”. Many communities today remain deeply unequal in terms of school infrastructure and resources.
For student teachers, this means that placement for practical experience in one school can feel worlds apart from a placement just…
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By Gemma Ware, Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
Marine conservationist Callum Roberts explains the significance of the new high seas treaty, and the grey areas it still leaves for our oceans.
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