By Catherine Houlihan, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
Kathina Ali, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are “diseases of affluence” persists, and can mean those from wealthier backgrounds are more likely to receive a diagnosis and be able to access treatment.
In fact, people who experience socioeconomic disadvantage may be more at risk of developing eating disorder symptoms,…
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By Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering; Senior Fellow at the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Boise State University
John Abatzoglou, Professor of Engineering, University of California, Merced
Seyd Teymoor Seydi, Researcher in Remote Sensing, Boise State University
Even though you may mostly hear about fires in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, it’s Africa that has far and away the most acreage burned and people exposed to fire.
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By Andrew J. Karesa, Adjunct Professor, Indigenous Business, The King's University Canada
In the 21st century, leadership is typically framed in the position of power, strategy and authority and oftentimes considered interchangeable with management.…
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By Richard Meade, Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University
A new rule from the Electricity Authority could push ‘gentailers’ to raise wholesale prices for all energy retailers, rather than offer rivals power at a lower cost.
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By Peninah Kansiime, Lecturer in Social Work, Edith Cowan University
Giselle Woodley, Lecturer and Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University
Horrific allegations of gang rape and reports of the targeting of reproductive facilities have alarmed the international community, but sadly, the strategy is not new.
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By Raphael Trouve, Senior Research Fellow in Forest Dynamics and Statistical Modelling, The University of Melbourne
Craig Nitschke, Associate Professor in Forest and Landscape Dynamics, The University of Melbourne
Patrick Baker, Professor of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, The University of Melbourne
Something silent and sinister is happening in Australia’s mountain ash forests. As temperatures rise, these ecosystems are slowly, steadily losing their trees – and with them, their ability to store carbon.
Mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) forests in southeastern Australia can store from 415 to 819 tonnes of carbon per hectare. That’s more per hectare than the Amazon…
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By Laura Nicole Driessen, Postdoctoral Researcher in Radio Astronomy, University of Sydney
There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon”, happening later this week.
While you’ve probably heard of a “blue moon” before, this might be the first time you’ve encountered its ominous-sounding counterpart.
You’re not alone. In fact, neither “blue moon” nor “black moon” are astronomical terms. They describe the moments when the lunar calendar and our calendar year fall out of alignment.
So what is a black…
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By Louise Stone, Professor of General Practice, University of Adelaide
How do you know when it’s time to find a new GP? Here’s what to consider if you have that niggling feeling.
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By Richard Denniss, Adjunct Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
The science says we need to rush on climate change, but centrists like our PM are still telling us it’s not yet time to stop building new gas or coal mines.
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By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia
From exorbitant rents to an undersupply of affordable homes, ancient societies faced some familiar-sounding problems – with serious social consequences.
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