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6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media

  • Written by: Juan Pablo Guerschman, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social mediaNASA’s Worldview software gives you a satellite view of Earth right now, and can help track the spread of fires. Nasa Worldview

In recent days, many worrying bushfire maps have been circulating online, some appearing to suggest all of Australia is burning.

You might have seen this example, decried by some as misleading, prompting this...

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Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans

  • Written by: Benjamin T. Jones, Lecturer in History, CQUniversity Australia
Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicansPrince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visiting Canada House in London this week.FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA

Bill Shorten promised a plebiscite on Australia becoming a republic if he won the 2019 federal election. That did not happen but it is interesting to imagine what the result of such a vote would have been.

On the one hand, membership of the...

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As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising

  • Written by: Emma Hutchison, Associate Professor and ARC DECRA Fellow, The University of Queensland
As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraisingComedian Celeste Barber's fundraising efforts have gained monumental support. But we need to think of long-term engagement in climate action too.Facebook

With 26 fatalities, half a billion animals impacted and 10.7 million hectares of land burnt, Australia faces a record-breaking bushfire season.

Yet, amid the despondency, moving stories have...

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Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)

  • Written by: Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University
Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)Donald Trump announced new sanctions against Iran in his address, but said the US would not escalate its military response.Michael Reynolds/EPA

US President Donald Trump’s statement overnight confirming the US would not take further military action in response to Iran’s missile strikes on American bases in Iraq eases regional tensions...

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  1. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  2. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  3. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  4. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  5. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  6. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  7. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  8. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  9. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  10. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  11. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  12. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  13. an inability to deliver collective action
  14. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  15. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  16. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  17. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  18. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  19. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  20. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  21. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  22. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?
  23. A crisis of underinsurance threatens to scar rural Australia permanently
  24. the bushfires demand a climate policy reboot
  25. from wind-blown ripples to breaking on the beach
  26. Australia can expect far more fire catastrophes. A proper disaster plan is worth paying for
  27. Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
  28. Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
  29. take out the stuff that burns
  30. Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before. They could do it again
  31. Disaster recovery from Australia's fires will be a marathon, not a sprint
  32. from the Hindenburg disaster to the Hottest 100, here's how radio shaped the world
  33. 4½ myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
  34. As Digital Earth gains momentum, China is setting the pace
  35. Before you hit 'share' on that cute animal photo, consider the harm it can cause
  36. Holidaying in a disaster zone isn't as crazy as it might seem
  37. Pornography has deeply troubling effects on young people, but there are ways we can minimise the harm
  38. Making sense of Australia's bushfire crisis means asking hard questions – and listening to the answers
  39. The bushfires are horrendous, but expect cyclones, floods and heatwaves too
  40. As bushfire and holiday seasons converge, it may be time to say goodbye to the typical Australian summer holiday
  41. How to monitor the bushfires raging across Australia
  42. History repeats itself. That's bad news for the 2020s
  43. Look up! Your guide to some of the best meteor showers for 2020
  44. Ashes to ashes, dust to ... compost? An eco-friendly burial in just 4 weeks
  45. Expressing breast milk this summer? Storing it safely will protect your baby's health
  46. The Voice to Parliament isn't a new idea
  47. Black Saturday firefighters want you to listen to them, not call them 'heroes'
  48. A month at sea with no technology taught me how to steal my life back from my phone
  49. Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
  50. how ecology and mental health go together in our cities

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