Thalidomide was used by the pregnant women – the population that turned out to be most vulnerable to its risks.Reuters picturesIn the 1950s, German company Chemie Grünenthal developed a “wonder drug” sleeping pill that it marketed around the world as safe for everyone, including expectant mothers. This mild sedative was also...
Harold Evans led a major campaign in the 1970s to support of the victims of thalidomide.David Shankbone/Flickr, CC BYTHALIDOMIDE SERIES: Sir Harold Evans, editor of Britain’s Sunday Times during the 1960s and 70s, led a major campaign to support of the victims of thalidomide. Here he talks to Richard Sambrook, Professor of Journalism at...
A telescope can open up on the wonders of the heavens.Grand Canyon National Park/Flickr, CC BYI’m often asked what inspired me to become an astronomer, and I explain that a pivotal moment for me was stargazing through my grandfather’s telescope.
I saw the moon’s craters, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings and the crescent...
Attempts to disrupt the supply of ice have helped reveal the nature of the problem in Australia.AAP/Tom CampagnoniThe Australian Crime Commission (ACC) has identified crystal methamphetamine, or ice, as the highest risk of all illicit drugs available in Australia. But will the government’s response to the issues set out in the National Ice...
It’s easy to forget your conveyor is even there, until it stops. And when it does, you’re in a world of delayed orders, unexpected downtime, and one very expensive headache. But the good news is tha...
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Hiring a Virtual CFO (VCFO) is no longer just reserved for large corporations. In today’s business environment, where agility, compliance, and strategic foresight are essential, Australian startups...
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Moving a workplace is more than shifting workstations and computers; it is a complex project that can affect staff morale, customer service and revenue if it goes off-track. Perth’s commercial prope...
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