Can You Afford An Emergency?
The cost of an emergency is far more than most people have got saved, a new report by GoBankingRates.com has found. Using Census Bureau, FEMA, HomeAdvisor, Insurance.com, and other data, the per...
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'I think we should be very concerned': A cyber crime expert on this week's hack and what needs to happen next
When Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this week that a “sophisticated state actor” had targeted the big Australian political parties in a major cyber attack, the revelation threw up...
Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling
Press freedom under attack: why Filipino journalist Maria Ressa's arrest should matter to all of us
In a scene right out of a thriller, agents from the Filipino National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided journalist and editor Maria Ressa’s Manila office at 5pm on Wednesday February 13, afte...
Peter Greste, Professor of Journalism and Communications, The University of Queensland
People with disability are more likely to be victims of crime – here's why
It's not just about carer stress or socioeconomic disadvantage. Halfpoint/ShutterstockThe Morrison government has finally agreed to a royal commission into the abuse of people living with disability &...
Margaret Nixon, Lecturer, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology
How the dinosaurs went extinct: asteroid collision triggered potentially deadly volcanic eruptions
An artist's impression of an asteroid about to hit Earth: it's what happens next that could have helped wipe out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.Shutterstock/MopicIt’s almost 40 years since s...
Craig O'Neill, Director of the Macquarie Planetary Research Centre/Associate Professor in Geodynamics, Macquarie University
Friday essay: it's not funny to us – an Aboriginal perspective on political correctness and humour
Author providedI am from Queensland. Unfortunately, from personal experience I know racism well. An early recollection of this was at six years old, my first sporting event at a new school. I beat the...
Angelina Hurley, PhD candidate, Griffith University
Catch the buzz: how a tropical holiday led us to find the world's biggest bee
Eli Wyman with the elusive Wallace's Giant Bee.Clay Bolt, Author providedMany people on a tropical island getaway might take a jungle hike, or learn about the local wildlife. My colleagues and I went ...
Simon KA Robson, Honorary Professor, University of Sydney
When granny flats go wrong – perils for parents highlight need for law reform
Granny flats are often the result of informal arrangements between parents and children who assume it will all work out well.Markus J/ShutterstockA “granny flat agreement” is an informal a...
Patricia Lane, Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney
Vital Signs: why more expensive milk won't help farmers much
Woolworths is pushing up the price of milk. It's normally no way to help farmers.ShutterstockThe supermarket giant Woolworths this week broke ranks and announced it was going to stop selling A$1 per l...
Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
Grattan on Friday: Bishop's boots were made for walking
As a parliament that will be unmourned winds down to the election, this fortnight has been the season for goodbyes from those departing (voluntarily).The most dramatic was Thursday’s announcemen...
Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Julie Bishop to quit parliament at the election
Julie Bishop has announced she will retire from federal parliament at the election.Bishop’s statement to Parliament late Thursday confirmed the widespread expectation she would not seek another ...
Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
We've been hacked – so will the data be weaponised to influence election 2019? Here’s what to look for
Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently said both the Australian Parliament and its major political parties were hacked by a “sophisticated state actor.” This raises concerns that a foreign...
Michael Jensen, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, University of Canberra
As pharmaceutical use continues to rise, side effects are becoming a costly health issue
If doctors questions evidence-based medicine guidelines, they are often viewed as incompetent practitioners.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-NDThe use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, ...
Kevin Dew, Professor of Sociology, Victoria University of Wellington
Five insights that could move tourism closer towards sustainability
Tourism is putting some natural sites under increasing pressure.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-NDTourism is New Zealand’s biggest export earner, contributing 21% of foreign exchange earnings. ...
Jason Paul Mika, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University
Don't have time to exercise? Here's a regime everyone can squeeze in
For those of us who are time poor, high intensity exercise can be incorporated into our daily routines.ShutterstockHave you recently carried heavy shopping bags up a few flights of stairs? Or run the …
What are we teaching in business schools? The royal commission's challenge to amoral theory
The banking royal commission has seen spectacular resignations, calls for changes in the law, and calls for cultural change within banks.But what about changes in education, which is where much of wha…
Australian governments should follow the ACT's lead in building communities, not prisons
Justice reinvestment seeks to reduce the number of people in prison by investing money that would have been spent on prisons in early intervention, prevention and diversion. It involves working with c…
Vital Signs: why more expensive milk won't help farmers much
Woolworths is pushing up the price of milk. It's normally no way to help farmers.ShutterstockThe supermarket giant Woolworths this week broke ranks and announced it was going to stop selling A$1 per l…
'Black Panther' and its science role models inspire more than just movie awards
King of a technologically advanced country, Black Panther is a scientific genius.© 2017 – Disney/Marvel StudiosIt has been said many times that the Marvel movie “Black Panther” …
What's behind the teacher strikes: Unions focus on social justice, not just salaries
Striking teachers are increasingly casting their struggle as being part of a broader struggle for social justice.David Zalubowski/APFor the past few years I’ve been studying teacher unions and t…
Why cities should stop playing Amazon's game and quit offering companies tax incentives
Amazon will not build their second headquarters in Long Island City.AP Photo/Mark LennihanNew York City should count its blessings. Amazon’s decision to walk away from its plan to build a new he…
Oscars 2019: Beyond the stats, why diversity matters
Barry Jenkins' 'If Beale Street Could Talk' has been nominated for best adapted screenplay at the 91st Academy Awards.Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/APWith the Academy Awards approaching, the Annenb…
What alchemy and astrology can teach artificial intelligence researchers
Alchemists' dreams distracted from real scientific goals.Justus Gustav van Bentum/Wikimedia CommonsArtificial intelligence researchers and engineers have spent a lot of effort trying to build machines…
Guyana hopes oil will bring wealth – not corruption and crisis
The discovery of oil can make or break a country's economy.bluecrayola/Shutterstock.comWhen ExxonMobil begins oil production in Guyana next year, mining crude from its seven new deepwater wells, life …
The US adoption system discriminates against darker-skinned children
Children who have darker skin wait longer on average to leave foster care.Stepan Popov/shutterstock.comWhen it comes to adoption, Americans might assume that each child is treated equally. But researc…
The Green New Deal's 10-year timeframe is unrealistic even if a lot can happen in a few decades
The Green New Deal Democratic lawmakers recently proposed would confront climate change by eliminating America’s net carbon emissions within a decade. If enacted, it would transform America&rsqu…
Promising new drug for treatment-resistant depression – esketamine
One in 3 people with severe depression do not respond to treatment.TZIDO SUN/Shutterstock.comTreatment-resistant depression affects 1 in 3 of the estimated 16.2 million adults in the U.S. who have suf…
Five insights that could move tourism closer towards sustainability
Tourism is putting some natural sites under increasing pressure.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-NDTourism is New Zealand’s biggest export earner, contributing 21% of foreign exchange earnings. …
What are we teaching in business schools? The royal commission's challenge to amoral theory
The banking royal commission has seen spectacular resignations, calls for changes in the law, and calls for cultural change within banks.But what about changes in education, which is where much of wha…
Finding The Right Hotel for a Business Trip to Chicago
Chicago has a lot of attractions, restaurants, and points of interests that appeal to typical business travelers. If you're going to this amazing city in order to have business meetings, you'll bene…
The revolving door between media and government spins again with CNN's hiring of Sarah Isgur Flores
Sarah Isgur Flores, Justice Department spokeswoman, being interviewed by CNN's Chris Cuomo in 2018.Youtube/CNNA common practice in American journalism has, once again, sparked outrage.CNN recently ann…
Honest brokers. Why mortgage broker commissions aren't the problem
Most mortgage brokers provide good service.ShutterstockThe Hayne Royal Commission began and ended with strident criticism of the mortgage broking industry. It recommended brokers be required to act in…
Hidden women of history: Maria Sibylla Merian, 17th-century entomologist and scientific adventurer
A colour portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian by Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken, circa 1700.Wikimedia CommonsIn this series, we look at under-acknowledged women through the ages.Most school kids can descr…
Super-recognisers accurately pick out a face in a crowd – but can this skill be taught?
One of these people is on a wanted list for theft. A super-recogniser may pick them at a glance. from www.shutterstock.comYenny is 26 years old, lives in Melbourne, and has a very specific talent. One…
As Australia's soft power in the Pacific fades, China's voice gets louder
China is broadcasting to more than 1 billion people in several different languages, while Australia sits on its soft power reviews.Screenshot/YouTubeThis week, Department of Communications and Arts se…
Explainer: how does a vasectomy work and can it be reversed?
Men who don't want any more kids will often choose to have a vasectomy.From shutterstock.comSome men may shudder at the thought of “the snip”. But vasectomies are a safe and effective form…
Living 'liveable': this is what residents have to say about life on the urban fringe
Residents of the outer suburbs like the green spaces and sense of community, but lament the lack of access to transport and other services. theskaman306/ShutterstockRecent studies show Melbourne&rsquo…
Dream Bigger: What Do You Really Want For Your Career?
When it comes to work, you always need to make sure that you’re happy. Because we spent a lot of our lives working. While some are naturally ambitious and will always have big goals that they’re loo…
What Does The India/Pakistan Conflict Mean For The Rest Of The World?
Last week, a suicide bomber killed 40 Indian police officers in the province of Jammu and Kashmir. It was the deadliest attack on Indian soil in recent history, and the government responded quickly…
Zebra's stripes are a no fly zone for flies
Scientific testing has zeroed in on the advantages of a zebra's striped coat.Tim Caro, CC BY-NDZebras are famous for their contrasting black and white stripes – but until very recently no one re…
Honest brokers. Why mortgage broker commissions aren't the problem
Most mortgage brokers provide good service.ShutterstockThe Hayne Royal Commission began and ended with strident criticism of the mortgage broking industry. It recommended brokers be required to act in…
Theodore McCarrick will continue to be a Catholic priest
Theodore McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington D.C., prays during the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2011.AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, FileThe Vatican recently “defrocked&rd…