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there's little evidence PFAS exposure harms our health

  • Written by: Ian Musgrave, Senior lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Adelaide
there's little evidence PFAS exposure harms our healthFirefighting foam containing PFAS can get into waterways. But the evidence doesn't give us reason to worry about our health.From shutterstock.com

Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent organic pollutants found most commonly in firefighting foam.

Every now and again, concerns around the possible health effects of exposure to...

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people in their 90s are Australia's fastest growing senior age group

  • Written by: Diane Gibson, Distinguished Professor (health and ageing), University of Canberra
people in their 90s are Australia's fastest growing senior age groupWith so many people now living to their 90s – and so many more projected to in future – health and social policy must evolve.Shutterstock

When the media discusses ageing, it commonly focuses on people older than 65. But generally, a 65-year-old and a 95-year-old have about as much in common as a 65-year-old and a 35-year-old.

Our...

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how new tech could allow effective, sustainable land sharing

  • Written by: Dave Swain, Professor of Agriculture, CQUniversity Australia
how new tech could allow effective, sustainable land sharingTechnological tools could unlock a new system of resource sharing in agriculture which is ethical and productive. www.shutterstock.com

Climate change and the global population boom continue to put pressure on the agriculture industry.

However, new technologies could enable a fairer distribution of resources to help cattle farmers adapt to these...

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  13. Bali's Green School inspires a global renaissance
  14. Victorians who switched energy retailers only save $45 a year – leaving hundreds on the table
  15. The Great Barrier Reef outlook is 'very poor'. We have one last chance to save it
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  18. Time to make fast fashion a problem for its makers, not charities
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  20. New research shows vast majority of Hong Kong protesters support more radical tactics
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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

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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