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why do we actually need them and can they get it 'wrong'?

  • Written by: Jacqui Horan, Associate Professor, Monash University
why do we actually need them and can they get it 'wrong'?Juries force lawyers to talk in a language the lay person understands.from shutterstock.com

There has been some debate over the recent conviction of George Pell, whose first trial ended with a hung jury, and the second a unanimous guilty verdict. People are questioning our justice system, the potential bias of the jury, and whether the initial hung...

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What pill is that? Cheap and easy pill testing could soon be in your own hands

  • Written by: Vassilis Kostakos, Professor of Human Computer Interaction, University of Melbourne
What pill is that? Cheap and easy pill testing could soon be in your own handsCan you be sure which pill is which? It can be difficult to tell if you've picked the correct medication.Shutterstock/perfectla

Almost nine out of ten Australians take some form of medication, according to a recent poll. Much of that will be in tablet form, either prescribed or bought over the counter.

But in the rush of daily life it can be easy...

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Five gifs that explain how pumped hydro actually works

  • Written by: Roger Dargaville, Senior lecturer, Monash University

People have used moving water to create energy for thousands of years. Today, pumped hydro is the most common form of grid-connected energy storage in the world.

This technology is in the spotlight because it pairs so well with solar and wind renewable energy. During the day, when solar panels and wind farms may be generating their highest level of...

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What if we've had gender the wrong way around? What if, for workplace parity, we focused on men?

  • Written by: Rachael Bolton, PhD student, Media and Communications, University of Sydney
What if we've had gender the wrong way around? What if, for workplace parity, we focused on men?newbornbw

Boosting workforce participation has been the gender catchcry for at least a decade.

Women are paid less than men? Increase female workforce participation! Want to boost the economy? Increase female workforce participation!

It can look like a simple and attractive solution.

After all, around one fifth of the wage gap is due to women taking...

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  1. Australia should start planning for universal tertiary education
  2. Hollywood may be able to afford #MeToo, but it’s a stretch for the Australian arts
  3. Future budgets are going to have to spend more on welfare, which is fine. It's spending on us
  4. Reality check. Having a woman on your board needn't make it diverse
  5. older women have their say about the challenges of life in a city like Melbourne
  6. Rising seas allow coastal wetlands to store more carbon
  7. Eat your vegetables – studies show plant-based diets are good for immunity
  8. We need more than a website to stop Australians paying exorbitant out-of-pocket health costs
  9. Where did you grow up? How strontium in your teeth can help answer that question
  10. startling theatre and a call to the dead to speak
  11. Fingerprint and face scanners aren’t as secure as we think they are
  12. The Heights - at last, a credible Australian working-class soap
  13. Marriage equality was momentous, but there is still much to do to progress LGBTI+ rights in Australia
  14. Addressing the crisis in arts criticism
  15. What the next government needs to do to tackle unfairness in school funding
  16. Media companies on notice over traumatised journalists after landmark court decision
  17. A noisy, passionate show from an artist in a hurry, Quilty has just one emotional pitch
  18. Students don't feel safe on public transport but many have no choice but to use it
  19. Are you at risk of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes? It depends on where you live
  20. It's more than a free trade agreement. But what exactly have Australia and Indonesia signed?
  21. Why the 'perfect' office temperature is a myth
  22. Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use instead
  23. Morrison campaigns with high-profile visit to Christmas Island
  24. Why a proposed capital gains tax could mean tax cuts for most New Zealanders
  25. how to stop more Australian species going extinct
  26. Word games and virtue signalling as the stock exchange reworks its corporate governance code
  27. how much does a brain weigh?
  28. Meryl Tankard revisits Two Feet, the tragic story of a dancer's perfectionism
  29. Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
  30. we're more compassionate than 100 years ago, but more judgemental too
  31. Raw meat pet food may not be good for your dog, or your own health
  32. Ideas for a better country
  33. Lacrosse fire ruling sends shudders through building industry consultants and governments
  34. How the next Australian government can balance security and compassion for asylum seekers
  35. the rise in marine heatwaves is harming ocean species
  36. For the first time, we can measure the human footprint on Antarctica
  37. World's oldest tattooist's toolkit found in Tonga contains implements made of human bone
  38. The Uluru statement showed how to give First Nations people a real voice – now it's time for action
  39. Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers
  40. Rebuilding trust is vital, Morrison to tell business
  41. Virtual reality adds to tourism through touch, smell and real people's experiences
  42. Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them
  43. Ian McAllister on voters and issues in the coming election
  44. Doctors may be prescribing antibotics for longer than needed
  45. The Handmaid's Tale feels real in 2019, but the solution won’t come from novels
  46. Does the Suzuki method work for kids learning an instrument? Parental involvement is good, but other aspects less so
  47. From secret ballot to democracy sausage
  48. If Labor wins government, will an Australian republic finally take the crown?
  49. The sounds of Speechless, where words are superfluous
  50. We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?

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