By Ian A. Wright, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
Amy-Marie Gilpin, Senior Lecturer in Invertebrate Ecology, Western Sydney University
Katherine Warwick, PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University
The fresh air, picturesque vistas and pristine bush of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a year.
Unfortunately, the Blue Mountains are also the site of a controversial investigation into water contamination with “forever chemicals”, also called PFAS.
Our recent…
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By Yassine Souilmi, Group Leader, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Australian Centre for Ancient DNA, Adelaide University
Nhi Chau Nguyen, Research Assistant, Bioinformatics, Adelaide University
Shyamsundar Ravishankar, PhD candidate in Genomics, Adelaide University
Ancient and modern dingo DNA reveals eight genetically distinct groups of dingoes – and the limited influence of domestic dog genes.
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By Bridget Haire, Associate Professor, Public Health Ethics, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney
David J. Carter, Scientia Associate Professor of Law, UNSW Sydney
You might expect a sexual partner to disclose a sexually transmitted infection. But you can’t rely on this – and criminalising the spread doesn’t work.
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By Kylie Message, Professor of Public Humanities and Director of the ANU Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University
Dataland will be a ‘living museum’. But behind its futuristic facade and the fleeting cultural landscapes hosted inside, the museum has much deeper historical roots.
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By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Professor of History, Australian Catholic University
Few phrases in literature have travelled as widely as “all for one, and one for all”. It has come to signify loyalty, courage and a form of friendship that appears to transcend circumstance.
First published in 1844 in serial form, The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) quickly established itself as one of the most compelling adventure narratives of the 19th century. Dumas was among the most…
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By Prativa Baral, Deputy Director, Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab, McGill University
Joanne Liu, Professor, Pandemic & Emergency readiness lab (PERL), McGill University
Veasna Duong, Senior Investigator, Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab, McGill University
The hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship is a reminder of something we keep having to relearn: When humans push into ecosystems they don’t normally inhabit, they are exposed to viruses.
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By Barbara Pierscionek, Professor and Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation, Anglia Ruskin University
Scientists in South Korea have developed experimental contact lenses designed to send electrical signals through the retina and into brain regions linked to mood. In mice, the technology appeared to improve depression-like behaviour.
The idea sounds futuristic: a contact lens that could one day help treat depression by stimulating the brain through the eye. The work is still at a very early stage,…
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By Stephen Cushion, Professor, Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
Keighley Perkins, Research Associate School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University; Swansea University
Maxwell Modell, Research Associate School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
Even before votes were counted in this year’s Senedd (Welsh parliament) election, speculation among commentators was rife that one campaign narrative had firmly taken hold – that the contest had become a two-horse race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Both parties promoted that framing during the campaign, urging voters to see the election as a straight choice between them. In the aftermath of the result – and Labour’s losses – attention…
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By Reza Hasmath, Professor in Political Science, University of Alberta
The best way to apologize involves making victims the primary focus, not the apologizing state. Apologies that prioritize rehumanizing victims prove more effective at rehumanizing apologizers too.
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By Kenny Monrose, Researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge
This impressive installation is a showcase of the roots and routes within the development of Black British music and is a must-see for all lovers of music.
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