By Cameron McTernan, Lecturer of Media and Communication, Adelaide University
The mega-wealthy buying into Australia’s increasingly concentrated media industry is nothing new – and it is a critical issue for democracy.
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By Andrew Trevor-Jones, Technical Officer, Australian Museum
Graham Short, Research Associate, Australian Museum
The red pipefish (Notiocampus ruber) is a rare relative of seahorses and seadragons found only in Australia.
While the species occurs across southern Australia from Western Australia to New South Wales, its incredible camouflage means until now only one person had ever photographed it in the wild.
In Gamay (Botany Bay) it has been observed hiding among feathery red algae, but elsewhere the red pipefish has been recorded on rocky reefs. Its colour and slender body allow it to disappear almost completely against its surroundings.
For decades, scientists…
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By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor, The Conversation
Sooner or later in every armed conflict, someone will trot out the well-worn aphorism that “Truth is the first casualty of war.” And certainly, in the Iran war truth beat a hasty retreat as soon as the…
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By Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Research Fellow, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University
Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Deputy Director, Engagement and Impact, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University
India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.
But this year’s heat is something else. Intense, sustained heat began in mid-April. Daily maximum temperatures have topped 46°C in many locations, with some areas running around 5–8°C above seasonal norms.
The unrelenting heat has driven record demand for electricity…
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By Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
You probably have at least one “super fit” friend. Maybe they’re a marathon runner, a footy player or a keen hiker.
To keep themselves healthy, they may stick to a strict exercise regimen and only eat certain foods.
But in most cases, these people would likely struggle to play a sport or do an activity they’re unaccustomed to.
So, what does “fitness” even mean? And is there more than one kind?
Defining ‘fitness’
When you hear the word “fitness”, you probably picture someone who looks physically strong and athletic. But fitness…
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By Robin Gauld, Executive Dean, Bond Business School, Bond University
Some new spending initiatives in health should add value, but the budget lacks a long-term vision for building cross-party consensus on improving healthcare.
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By Amnesty International
In response to the statement issued by Nicaraguan authorities regarding the critical health condition of Indigenous leader and prisoner of conscience Brooklyn Rivera, César Marín, Americas Campaigns Director at Amnesty International, said: “Brooklyn Rivera must be released immediately and unconditionally. His critical health condition while in the custody of the Nicaraguan state confirms the extreme […] The post Nicaragua: Brooklyn Rivera must be released before it is too late appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Three months into the war in Iran, the largest disruption to New Zealand’s oil supply in living memory appears to have done nothing to change the government’s approach to transport.
Budget 2026 spends more on roads, less on rail and nothing on walking or cycling. It also raids bus decarbonisation to fund a review of pipes.
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By Dulce Suarez, Assistant Director of the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness, Florida International University
The timing of the offer was thorny because it coincided with the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
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By Jemima Kang, PhD Candidate, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
Mike Conway, Associate Professor in Digital Health, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
More people are relying on social media – such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit – to learn about mental health conditions and to interact with people who have shared experiences.
These aren’t only long-familiar disorders such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. They also include conditions often placed under the “neurodivergent” umbrella such as autism, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), Tourette syndrome and dyslexia.
For instance, on TikTok the hashtag #adhd has had more than 50…
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