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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Monday, May 26, 2025
Myanmar’s spiralling human rights crisis – fuelled by relentless military violence, systemic impunity and economic collapse – has left civilians caught in the crossfire of an increasingly brutal conflict, according to a new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
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By Jennifer Tatebe, Senior Lecturer Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Derek Shafer, Lecturer, Te Kura Toi Tangata – School of Education, University of Waikato
Marta Estellés, Senior Lecturer, Te Kura Toi Tangata – School of Education, University of Waikato
Money and budgeting skills are undeniably important. But financial literacy education can’t ignore the broader economic structures that influence students’ lives.
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By Paul Dawson, Professor of Food Science, Clemson University
The majority of children’s diets in the US consist of ultraprocessed foods, which a growing body of research suggests can lead to metabolic diseases and other conditions.
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By Ashlynne McGhee, Digital Storytelling Editor
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Monday 26 May
Tax the trucks?
“Why have you purposely left off the extra mass carried by electric…
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