We all need to take steps to stop the alarming rates of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
Australia has just listed Indigenous knowledge among its science priorities – after First Nations knowledge has long gone uncredited in Western “discoveries”, such as life-changing drugs.
Nudge theory is used in many sectors, but can be particularly helpful in getting people to actively engage in decisions affecting their savings and investments.
Any incentives for energy upgrades need to consider past experience to maximise uptake, prevent unintended consequences, and reduce the likelihood that such schemes will further entrench disadvantage.
A new survey finds Australians care deeply about the environment, but many aren’t aware of the full extent of biodiversity loss.
Children’s books implicitly shape the minds of young readers – and are covertly censored in many ways. But revising occasional words won’t usually shift the values regarded as outdated in the text.
Now that the TGA approved promising medicines, it’s important we get the rollout right to ensure those suffering have access to what could be an important ingredient in solving the mental health crisis.
New research shows a quarter of female high school students felt down or worried about choosing a career.
The risks of facial recognition technology should be discussed now, before it becomes baked into the security and marketing systems of our increasingly surveillance-based society.
Star player Bailey Smith’s recent drug photo scandal has highlighted the need to review and change the contentious AFL three-strikes policy, and improve support mechanisms for highly anxious footballers.
A new report provides a snapshot of a changing Australia, and highlights areas that undermine our unity, wellbeing, and opportunity to have a “fair go”.
Scott Morrison's remarks in response to a question about Will Smith’s Oscars’ slap risk being a dog whistle, fuelling and cultivating a culture of male violence.
Violence is never acceptable, but there are sometimes instances where incivility and impoliteness tied to the common good can help promote positive change.
The actions of Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars ceremony expose many of the toxic problems with masculinity today.
A three-year project is underway to identify key ideas and strategies for development and implementation of problem-based learning in the classroom.
Gravitational waves have revealed the demise of super-dense neutron stars spiralling into their black hole companions – the first time such strange and exotic star systems have been observed.
Instead of consigning female villains to a simplistic caricature of evil, films such as Disney’s ‘Cruella’ are humanising them.
What will help people stick to the rules is clear communication from authorities about the restrictions, and consistent messaging.
COVID-19 has proved that the homelessness problem is solvable, but will Australia make good on its human rights obligations once the pandemic has passed?
In this episode of the What Happens Next? podcast we’re talking practical steps for embracing renewable energy in our own lives.
Could climate change make homes uninsurable? Have we missed our window on energy policy? Dr Susan Carland finds out, on the latest episode of the What Happens Next? podcast.
It’s hard to fathom the long-term financial and social impacts that the COVID-19 crisis has wrought on the national AFL competition.
Our post-coronavirus pandemic future will be very different to the one we anticipated, as it reshapes relationships, governments, business, and broader society.
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