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The continual breaking of World Records is the result of complex interactions between genetics, talent, equipment, training and nutrition.
Most Australians have double the recommended intake of protein already, meaning protein shakes are probably superfluous for most.
The delegation of authority to police to assess their own use of force is no longer something that can be applied solely on trust.
In Australia, far fewer people are killed by police firearms than in the US – there are clear ways to ensure we never go down that path.
When Aung San Suu Kyi led her party to victory in 2015, many hoped Myanmar’s worst days were behind them. But the government’s complicity in the Rohingya crisis has tarnished her reputation.
Trust Me I’m An Expert: The science of pain
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Our podcast Trust Me, I'm An Expert, goes beyond the headlines and asks researchers to explain the evidence on issues making news. Today, we're talking pain and what science says about managing it.
There is not a skerrick of evidence that the Trump plan is workable.
Tough-on-crime models of policing students don’t reduce youth crime, but community engagement programs for at-risk youth can be beneficial.
The failed and continually failing political leadership on respect, relationships and reconciliation sets back the quality of current and future education for all Australians.
Actor Craig McLachlan has launched defamation proceedings against publishers over sexual harassment allegations. Here’s what that means for McLachlan and his accusers.
A dozen leading researchers have issued an urgent call to action for the Murray-Darling Basin, arguing that the billions spent on water-efficient irrigation have done little for the rivers’ health.
Upholding victims’ rights on parole decisions means respectfully enabling their active participation in decisions that affect their personal interests.
There are some interesting animal studies on kombucha but the jury is still out on whether it’s any healthier than tea.
Pet owners will often swear their beloved pooch or moggie does wonders for their wellbeing, and now we have empirical proof.
Many sports leagues have salary caps and drafts to maintain competition, but they not only hurt players but aren’t that effective at keeping fans.
Recent media reports of South Sudanese ‘crime gangs’ do nothing to offer young people what they most need: inclusion, acceptance and employment.
Treasury modelling suggests that limiting negative gearing will lead to small change in prices. But behavioural economics shows it all depends on how the policy is framed.
Technology has changed the way we travel. While social media can be a useful tourism tool, we need more education to ensure ‘selfie tourism’ doesn’t become the norm.
Despite the delight of not having to work for several days or even weeks, holidays come with pressures.
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