80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific
Toxic remnants of war can damage ecosystems and communities long after the fighting stops.
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China’s premier is about to visit Australia for the first time in 7 years – what can we expect?
The visit by Premier Li Qiang is more of a diplomatic and business meeting that signals the continuing thaw between the countries, and is unlikely to spur any major announcements.
Enough with the koala cakes – the government’s annual Threatened Species Bake Off seriously neglects fish, plants and other lesser‑loved species
Our research looked at data from the government’s annual baking competition. Upon close analysis, we find a dangerous lack of diversity and biases towards cute, cuddly mammals.
Taiwan: A Great Choosing Day is Coming [Part One]
For democrats, made in Taiwan is a seductive brand with definite global appeal. ‘Through the promotion of its democratic ideals’, says a stylishly confident pamphlet published recently by Taiwan’s Ministry…
A taste for sweet – an anthropologist explains the evolutionary origins of why you’re programmed to love sugar
If you ever feel like you can’t stop eating sugar, you are responding precisely as programmed by natural selection. What was once an evolutionary advantage has a different effect today.
The app trap: how children spend thousands online
For many parents who caved into the pressure and splashed out on a new tablet computer for their children this Christmas, the not inconsiderable initial purchase bill may almost be a distant memory. Yet…
From villain to zodiac hero: how Zootopia 2’s snake character has made the film a global hit
Released in the Year of The Snake, and with clear nods to East Asian culture, Disney’s latest animated feature has smashed box office records in China.
Last of the giants: What killed off Madagascar’s megafauna a thousand years ago?
A series of new studies sheds light on the population crash and extinction of the giant birds, lemurs and more that roamed the island until around A.D. 700-1000.
Reflecting on Australia and China, 40 years young
The optics of this week’s official celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China could not be more pertinent. Culminating in tonight’s banquet hosted by Julia Gillard at the…
Some animals are more equal than others: the dark side of researching popular species
Studying charismatic species increased the likelihood of negative workplace experiences for younger colleagues, women and researchers.
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