By Joanne Anderton, PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Queensland
Andrew Roff’s debut novel, Here Are My Demands, looks forward to an imagined future – but seems more concerned with now.
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By John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
The federal government’s announcement of a A$600 million rescue package for Glencore’s copper smelting and refining operations in Mount Isa and Townsville marks a definitive shift in Australia’s industry policy.
The announcement follows the $2.4 billion rescue of the Whyalla…
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By Dan van den Hoek, Senior Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast
Jackson Fyfe, Senior Lecturer, Strength and Conditioning Sciences, Deakin University
Have you ever thought of your body as a portable gym? It can be, whether it’s squats in the park or push-ups at home.
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By Dileep Sharma, Professor and Head of Discipline - Oral Health, University of Newcastle
Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.
Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases. It affects an estimated 50–100% of adults and children at some point in their lives.
Luckily, gingivitis can be treated if caught in time. However, if left untreated, it can lead to more severe disease that could mean losing your teeth.
Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis and…
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By Kylie Trask-Kerr, Senior lecturer, Australian Catholic University
Steven Lewis, Associate Professor of Education Policy, Australian Catholic University
Get plenty of sleep, seek support from trusted friends and adults and read the exam question thoroughly. And remember you have lots of options beyond your ATAR.
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By Warwick Smith, Honorary Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne
A new update to an influential economic theory called “Doughnut Economics” shows a global economy on a collision course with nature.
The influential book by Kate Raworth, Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist, was first published in 2017. It was lauded for its ability to convey the complexity of global social and environmental issues in a single, easy-to-understand diagram.
The doughnut shape represents the safe and just operating space for humanity.
The hole at the centre…
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By Nick Fox, Researcher in Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Matt Williams, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Stephen Hill, Associate Professor of Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
One prominent theory says conspiracy beliefs are triggered by elevated distress. But a new study finds limited evidence to support this claim.
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By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia
Our genitals are such an important and sensitive part of our bodies. So it’s not surprising that keeping them healthy was as important in antiquity as it is today.
Some ancient ideas about our genitals, and ways of caring for them, may make us wince, and certainly wouldn’t be recommended today. But one attitude remains.
At least one ancient doctor stressed the importance of people overcoming any embarrassment talking about their genitals to seek medical attention for any concerns.
But medical writers, especially doctors, didn’t hold back. They had plenty to say…
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By Katharina Wolf, Associate Professor in Strategic Communication, Curtin University
In 2025, travellers are scrolling TikTok, watching Instagram reels, and browsing peer reviews. Tourism campaigns should meet people where they are.
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By Jamie Q. Roberts, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Sydney
We believe things because doing so helps us belong and upholds a certain moral order, but not necessarily because they are true.
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