Obesity, cancer, mental health. What links them all?
By Alessandro R Demaio, Harvard University
There’s been a lot of discussion about obesity this week. Whether or not it’s a disease (as it is...
Digital junk: food and beverage marketing on Facebook
By Becky Freeman, University of Sydney
We all know obesity is a common, serious, and costly health issue. But while government action has stalled and...
‘Extreme altruists’ motivated by gut instinct: study
By Penny Orbell, The Conversation
If you noticed a person in grave danger would you act first and think later in order to save them?...
Happy birthday Mr Putin – now here are a few things you might like...
By Laura Swift, The Open University
A bizarre one-off exhibition in Moscow was recently announced to celebrate Vladimir Putin’s birthday. An anonymous group of artists...
Divestment backlash shows companies need to improve sustainability reporting
By Carol A Adams, Monash University
Tony Abbott’s criticisms of the ANU’s divestment decision will come back to bite him. The tide of change is...
1,000 cars and no garage – why car-sharing works
By Jennifer Kent and Robyn Dowling
Owning a car can be a hassle, especially if you live somewhere where driving is an occasional, rather than...
Comet Siding Spring’s close encounter with Mars draws near
By Belinda Smith, The Conversation
Astronomers world-wide are gearing up for what NASA calls a “once in a lifetime” event: the Comet Siding Spring will...
Enduring beauties: when buildings look good for their age
By Simon Weir, University of Sydney
This year’s Australian Institute of Architects' (AIA) 2014 National Architecture Awards – to be awarded on November 6 –...
