Let’s tax carbon: Ross Garnaut on why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing
One of the dog days constraints on policy is that there should be no mandatory demands on private investors. Those ...
Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback
Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, including in Australia. Here’s why we might ...
Labor looks set for a resounding defeat in Queensland. But the state’s elections have long thrown up surprises
The LNP is focused on attacking Labor’s record. Crisafulli has largely tried to keep the party firmly on-message, ...
Rebuilding homes after a disaster is an opportunity to build back better – why isn’t the insurance industry on board?
A report into the insurance sector’s response to the 2022 floods outlined a detailed pathway to reform. But these steps alone ...
What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains
Fission and fusion are both nuclear reactions. But while one involves splitting atoms, the other involves fusing atoms ...
From Camilla to the ‘ugly’ Elizabeth of Austria: a problematic history of obsessing over royal women’s looks
Elizabeth of Austria, hailed the ‘mother of kings’, is still remembered more for her supposed lack of beauty than for her ...
The best government money can buy? How New Zealanders feel about political party funding
A near majority of people are concerned government is unduly influenced by ‘big interests’. But party funding laws are ...
Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not
The Liberals’ return to power in New Brunswick could be attributed to a referendum on Premier Blaine Higgs. But it was also a ...
No home left behind: a postcode approach to electrification
Getting off gas at home is healthier, cheaper and better for the planet. Now the Electrify 2515 community pilot project promises to demonstrate household electrification at scale.
The Canadian Arctic shows how understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision
The key to understanding shifts in climate and life on Earth is sustained long-term research. Enabling this research to take ...
Are cats good for our health?
Having cat or dog is also associated with higher psychological well-being. For people with depression, patting or playing ...
View from The Hill: We have bigger issues around freedom of speech than Lidia Thorpe’s noisy protest
The conduct of Thorpe during Monday’s Parliament House reception for the royals was rude, albeit absolutely in character. But ...