How to survive a tactical nuclear bomb? Defence experts explain
22 Apr 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned nations to prepare for the possibility that Russia will use tactical nuclear weapons.
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Albanese has dropped Labor's pledge to boost Jobseeker. With unemployment low, is that actually fair enough?
Albanese has dropped Labor’s pledge to boost Jobseeker. With unemployment low, is that actually fair enough?
22 Apr 2022
Even with the latest small increase, JobSeeker remains low by overseas standards – and, on one measure, it’s the lowest in the OECD.
Could the 2022 election result in a hung parliament? History shows Australians have nothing to fear from it
Could the 2022 election result in a hung parliament? History shows Australians have nothing to fear from it
22 Apr 2022
Since the advent of the two-party preferred system, there have been two examples of parties governing effectively in minority, and with the support of independents.
UNSW academics awarded over $4m for stroke and kidney disease research
UNSW academics awarded over $4m for stroke and kidney disease research
22 Apr 2022
Researchers will examine new treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced kidney disease and those who have experienced an ischaemic stroke.
UNSW research project secures funding in Trailblazer Universities Program
UNSW research project secures funding in Trailblazer Universities Program
20 Apr 2022
A University of Adelaide and UNSW defence initiative has secured a slice of approximately $250 million in federal government funding.
Windows to the soul: Pupils reveal 'aphantasia', the absence of visual imagination
Windows to the soul: Pupils reveal ‘aphantasia’, the absence of visual imagination
20 Apr 2022
Picture this, if you will: Aphantasia can be detected with an eye-opening look into our pupils.
If Labor wants to solve the NDIS crisis, people with disability need more autonomy
If Labor wants to solve the NDIS crisis, people with disability need more autonomy
21 Apr 2022
Navigating the NDIS can be a bureaucratic nightmare for participants. Labor has pledged to review the system if elected.
There's more than one way to grow a baby
There’s more than one way to grow a baby
21 Apr 2022
Live birth has evolved independently more than 150 times. The underlying biophysical processes all look quite similar, but new research shows they use completely different genetic tools.
Orthopaedic surgeons not complying with advertising guidelines
Orthopaedic surgeons not complying with advertising guidelines
21 Apr 2022
Advertising guideline violations include unverified claims of reputation and skill, new study reveals.
COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn't over yet
COVID restrictions may be easing, but the pandemic isn’t over yet
20 Apr 2022
Many countries are winding back COVID-19 restrictions, but governments should be continuing to promote the importance of voluntary mask use and catching up outdoors.