By Blair Aitken, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology
Rebecca Rothman, PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology
We’ve all been there. The pounding headache, relentless nausea, and the kind of tired no amount of coffee can fix. Hangovers are a reminder that last night’s fun comes at a cost.
These days, hangovers aren’t just something to complain about over a greasy breakfast – they’re big business. The global market for hangover cures is now valued at US$2.29 billion (A$3.53 billion) and projected to reach US$6.71 billion (A$10.33 billion) by 2032.
These products – ranging from capsules to…
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By Milad Haghani, Associate Professor & Principal Fellow in Urban Risk & Resilience, The University of Melbourne
Hossein Parineh, Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
Vehicle-ramming incidents like the one in Liverpool appear to be on the rise, but there are practical measures available to protect crowds during open-street events.
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
As the final Senate results trickle in, the party splits remain the same in Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Meanwhile, close lower house seats go to recounts.
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By Amnesty International
The Rwandan-backed March 23 Movement (M23) has killed, tortured and forcibly disappeared detainees, held some as hostages, and subjected them to inhumane conditions at detention sites in Goma and Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These acts violate international humanitarian law (IHL) and may amount to war crimes, Amnesty International said today. Between […] The post DRC: M23 kill, torture and hold civilians hostage at detention sites – new investigation appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Nikki Rickard, Professor, Wellbeing Science, The University of Melbourne
A new research review shows live music isn’t just entertainment — it’s a proven way to boost feelings of belonging and community.
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By Ekaterina Ovsyanikova, Academic, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
Like us humans, many animals rely on social interactions to survive and thrive. As a result, effective communication between individuals is essential.
Highly social animals often have more complex communication systems. Think of a group of chimpanzees gesturing and vocalising at each other, or a family of elephants communicating through touch or low-frequency…
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By Michael Cain, Associate Lecturer in Criminology, Deakin University
A class action lawsuit has detailed the ‘degrading’ experiences women can experience at the hands of police. It’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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By Glen Farivar, Lecturer in Power Electronics, The University of Melbourne
How many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices – mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, headphones, e-bikes and more.
You might have a phone charger plugged in next to your bed without ever bothering to switch it off at the wall or unplugging it when not in use. The same might go for a laptop charger by your desk.
But is that risky to do? And are there hidden costs associated with leaving chargers plugged in all the time?
What’s inside a charger?
Naturally, not all chargers are the same. Depending on the application…
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By Dr Christina Griffin, Research fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Muhammad Alif K. Sahide, Ketua Forest and Society Research Group of Universitas Hasanuddin, Universitas Hasanuddin
Nurhady Sirimorok, Associate Editor-in-Chief, Forest and Society, Universitas Hasanuddin
Wolfram Dressler, Senior Fellow, Development Geography, The University of Melbourne
Every morning, Indah (18 years old) wakes early to catch the company bus from her coastal village in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. She travels for over one hour to a shrimp manufacturing warehouse in the urban outskirts of Makassar City—the capital of the province.
Despite living in a rural village, she does not have any land to establish herself in farming. She works at a factory, just like many other young women in her village, as there are few options left.
The rural landscape has changed rapidly, driven by expanding urbanisation, mining activities, commodity crops,…
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By Anthony Blazevich, Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
The truth is there’s no one right way to run. Your ideal technique depends on factors such as leg length and muscle mass. But there are five basics to keep in mind.
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