By Helen Fraser, Director of the Research Hub for Language in Forensic Evidence, The University of Melbourne
Eleanor Kettle, PhD Candidate in Forensic Linguistics, The University of Melbourne
Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
Michele Ruyters, Associate Dean, Criminology and Justice Studies, RMIT University
Rod Gardner, Associate Professor of Linguistics, School of Languages and Cultures, The University of Queensland
On September 8 1988, 20-year-old Janine Balding was abducted, raped, and brutally murdered in New South Wales. Police quickly arrested four youths, who accused an older man nicknamed “Shorty”.
Two weeks later, police interviewed Stephen “Shorty” Jamieson. Within a few hours, they had a full confession, typed by one of the detectives, and signed by Jamieson as a “record of interview” given of his own free will.
But when Jamieson arrived at his committal hearing, the youths called out to…
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By Joel Fuller, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University
Chloe Blacket, Lecturer in Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of South Australia
Eoin Doyle, Lecturer in Health Sciences, Macquarie University
John Arnold, Senior Lecturer, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, University of South Australia
Researchers are questioning whether the very features that are meant to boost performance may actually increase the risk of running-related injuries.
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By Patrick Clancy, Assistant Professor, Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University
With the Toronto Blue Jays on the cusp of a World Series title, pitcher Kevin Gausman’s mastery of the splitter is not just athletic skill, it’s a brilliant application of physics.
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By Ivis García, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, Texas A&M University
Disaster recovery is harder on isolated islands. The Jamaican diaspora living in the U.S., U.K., Canada and elsewhere will be invaluable in the recovery.
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By Jade Fountain, PhD Candidate, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind by other dogs and animals. The pile of crinkling autumn leaves that gathers the smells of passers-by provides a snapshot of how dogs connect with their world – through scent.
But sniffing isn’t just a hobby for dogs. Studies have shown specific scents introduced to the environment can reduce dogs’ stress and boredom,…
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By Lisa J. Hackett, Senior Lecturer, Sociology & Criminology, University of New England
Monopoly is the best-selling licensed board game of all time, popular since its 1935 release when “the new craze” swept the world.
It has remained a staple, with over 390,000 copies sold in Australia to…
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By Amnesty International
Responding to the Latvian parliament’s vote to leave the Council of Europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as the Istanbul Convention, Amnesty International’s Senior Campaigner on Women’s Rights, Monica Costa Riba, said: “Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention would be a devastating blow to the protection and rights […] The post Latvia: President must reverse parliament’s appalling and dangerous decision to leave Istanbul Convention appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By David Patterson Soule, Lecturer of Economics, University of Richmond
Kyle Redican, Director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory, Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability, University of Richmond
With a new, mid-cycle redistricting war raging in state after state, the media and politicians focus on which party is winning or losing seats. But are citizens winning or losing in this conflict?
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By Nandini Asavari Bharadwaj, Ph.D. Candidate, Learning Sciences Program, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, McGill University
Adam Kenneth Dubé, Associate Professor of Learning Sciences, Faculty of Education, McGill University
What people think of their teachers is tremendously important for learning, and should inform how we analyze the potential use of AI chatbots in education.
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By Anam Bilgrami, Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
A contested component of the new system is that older Australians will pay for more of their non-clinical care, such as showering, cleaning and meal delivery.
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