Glaciers have been a major contributor to sea-level rise.Knut ChristiansonA recent high-profile study led by US climatologist James Hansen has warned that sea levels could rise by several metres by the end of this century. How realistic is this scenario?
We can certainly say that sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, after several...
Excavations in Liang Bua, a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Flores.Smithsonian Digitization Program Office Liang Bua TeamNew discoveries at the Indonesian cave site of Liang Bua are changing the way we look at the mysterious Homo floresiensis – known as “hobbits” because of their short stature.
We originally believed...
By proposing a dramatic shake-up of income taxing power Malcolm Turnbull has thrown himself into a contest that will test his policy and persuasive skills to the hilt. That’s assuming the quest is worth the effort, which experts will argue about.
Most immediately, Turnbull has to convince the states to enter serious discussion on his...
I support nudging smoking choices by taxation policy, packaging, warnings and information campaigns. But redefining adulthood is a step too far.Lana Veshta/ShutterstockThe Tasmanian government is considering whether to raise the age at which people can legally purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 or possibly even 25. California is also moving...
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