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What science says about getting the most out of your tea

  • Written by: Emma Beckett, Postdoctoral Fellow (Human Molecular Nutrition), School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
imageBrew longer for more health benefits.Morgan Sessions/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tea is personal; everyone has opinions about making the perfect cup. But what does science say about getting the most out of your brew?

It’s not the only reason to drink it, but tea consumption is linked to a number of hea...

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Degrees of separation: companies shed degree requirements to promote merit over qualifications

  • Written by: Joshua Krook, Doctoral Candidate in Law, University of Adelaide
imageCompanies relaxing degree requirements raises new questions about the value of a university education.Shutterstock

At the end of 2016, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that close to two-thirds of all Australians had completed a degree or apprenticeship.

The growth in the number of people attending a university or TAFE has risen out...

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Facts are not always more important than opinions: here's why

  • Written by: Peter Ellerton, Lecturer in Critical Thinking, The University of Queensland
imageThe message over the doorway to London's Kirkaldy Testing Museum. But don't be too quick to believe the facts and dismiss the opinions.Flickr/Kevo Thomson, CC BY-NC-ND

Which is more important, a fact or an opinion on any given subject? It might be tempting to say the fact. But not so fast…

Lately, we find ourselves lamenting the post-truth wor...

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When it comes to housing affordability debates, everything old is new again

  • Written by: Rae Dufty-Jones, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, Western Sydney University
imageBarnaby Joyce and Scott Morrison have channelled 1940s-era debates in their comments on housing affordability.AAP/Sam Mooy

As politicians across Australia grapple with a fix for housing affordability, you might be forgiven for thinking this was the first time the nation has confronted a crisis in housing. But analysis of documents from the...

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  1. Science or snake oil: do meds like Remifemin ease hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal women?
  2. Australian politics explainer: how women gained the right to vote
  3. Death metal: how nickel played a role in the world's worst mass extinction
  4. What can the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals do for cities?
  5. Good Friday essay: Passion plays and the ethics of spectacular violence
  6. How to reclaim Easter from the chocolate companies
  7. How religion rises – and falls – in modern Australia
  8. VPNs become even more important as ISPs start collecting customer metadata
  9. Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison finds himself in a week of pain
  10. Politics podcast: Gareth Evans on Australian self-reliance
  11. Expert panel: ATO data shows inequality is in everything from super to the property market
  12. Here's how superannuation is already financing homes
  13. 13 Reasons Why and Ageing Out of Pop Culture
  14. Don't worry, the odds of catching legionnaires' disease in Melbourne are pretty slim
  15. Millions of rotting fish: turtles and crays can save us from Carpageddon
  16. Syria is a mess, but the solution is complicated too
  17. Explainer: the war in Syria and the possibility of removing Assad
  18. When it comes to euthanasia, not all slippery slope arguments are 'bullshit'
  19. Why does the Carmichael coal mine need to use so much water?
  20. Explainer: why some acts are classified as terrorism but others aren't
  21. What is 'success' in drug rehab? Programs need more than just anecdotes to prove they work
  22. How the blockchain will transform housing markets
  23. Guide to the Classics: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
  24. The school of hard knocks: driverless cars should learn lessons from crashes
  25. How murals helped turn a declining community around
  26. Anti-Trump backlash at US by-elections
  27. Australia’s climate bomb: the senselessness of Adani's Carmichael coal mine
  28. Attacking North Korea: surely Donald Trump couldn't be that foolish
  29. Health Check: does caffeine cause dehydration?
  30. Explainer: how wage growth contributes to the economy
  31. Back-to-back bleaching has now hit two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef
  32. How pop culture can (and should) change legal views on swearing
  33. Australia and India: some way to go yet
  34. Flu vaccine won't definitely stop you from getting the flu, but it's more important than you think
  35. Who owns the world? Tracing half the corporate giants' shares to 30 owners
  36. The research on hot-desking and activity-based work isn't so positive
  37. Denial: a timely reminder that we should confront distortions of history
  38. Feeling helpless about the Great Barrier Reef? Here's one way you can help
  39. Live fast, die young: a massive 'dead red' galaxy seen for the first time
  40. Unlocking the secrets of street ambience
  41. What we know about the April 4 chemical attack in Syria
  42. 30 years of Rage, and no signs of quietening
  43. The end of Catalyst: four ironies
  44. First results from the 2016 Census paint a picture of who the 'typical' Australian is
  45. Snout, sniff and sneeze: the language of the nose
  46. Census 2016: Women are still disadvantaged by the amount of unpaid housework they do
  47. Tobacco tax hikes are great, so long as you’re not a poor smoker
  48. Three charts on Australia's growing appetite for fast broadband
  49. John Clarke: an unsurpassed craftsman of the Australasian voice
  50. Why glamorising narco culture, on screen and in Sydney's pop-up shop, is wrong

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Why a Cordless Rebar Tying Machine Is a Smart Investment for Australian Construction Projects

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The 2026 Used-Car Market

For a few strange years, the used-car market rewrote its own rules. Supply shortages sent second-h...

Why CCTV Alone Is Not Enough for Modern Business Security

Cameras are usually the initial step that companies take to strengthen their physical security. If...

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