Can positive psychology change the world?
29 Apr 2021
If we want to change the world for the better, we need to learn how to act wisely, a new book says.
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Category killers of the internet are significantly reducing online diversity
Category killers of the internet are significantly reducing online diversity
29 Apr 2021
New research shows that the variety of online players is shrinking rapidly, although the overall size of the worldwide web continues to expand and functional and geographic opportunities are rising.
Children more distracted by digital devices in the home, parents say
Children more distracted by digital devices in the home, parents say
28 Apr 2021
New research reveals digital devices as a great distraction in family life.
The story of Earth and the question no scientist ever asked
The story of Earth and the question no scientist ever asked
28 Apr 2021
The planet’s evolution and ‘microbial poop’ were just some of the wide ranging topics US mineralogist Dr Robert Hazen covered at the UNSW Centre for Ideas event last night.
All your transport options in one place: why mobility as a service needs a proper platform
All your transport options in one place: why mobility as a service needs a proper platform
27 Apr 2021
It has happened with software, computing and entertainment, but we’re still waiting for the platform needed for mobility as a service to reach its full potential.
The world is hungry for mRNA COVID vaccines like Pfizer's. But we're short of vital components
The world is hungry for mRNA COVID vaccines like Pfizer’s. But we’re short of vital components
28 Apr 2021
Skyrocketing demand coupled with shortages of vital components is leading to bottlenecks in the supply chain of Pfizer’s and other mRNA vaccines.
Satellites reveal ocean currents are getting stronger, with implications for climate change
Satellites reveal ocean currents are getting stronger, with implications for climate change
26 Apr 2021
Our team discovered clear changes in the distribution and strength of ocean eddies. These changes have never been detected before.
With Dutton in Defence, the government risks progress on climate and Indigenous affairs
With Dutton in Defence, the government risks progress on climate and Indigenous affairs
26 Apr 2021
These issues matter to our strategic allies, particularly in the Pacific. Dutton’s climate change scepticism and attitudes toward First Nations people could be damaging.
Vaccinating the highest-risk first was the plan. But people with disability are left behind
Vaccinating the highest-risk first was the plan. But people with disability are left behind
26 Apr 2021
During the height of the pandemic, people with disability felt they had been forgotten and were not a priority. In the vaccine rollout, the government is repeating its past mistakes.
Closure of Indonesian language programs in Australian universities will weaken ties between the two countries
Closure of Indonesian language programs in Australian universities will weaken ties between the two countries
23 Apr 2021
When Australian universities cancel their language programs, they abandon their crucial role in promoting engagement with Indonesia. In the long run, ties between the two countries will suffer for it.