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when identical twins are non-identical

  • Written by: Hannah Brown, Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, University of Adelaide
when identical twins are non-identicalSemi-identical twins share all the DNA passed on from their mother, but only a portion from their father.From shutterstock.com

We all know a set of twins; perhaps even a set of identical twins. In Australia, twins account for about one in 80 births.

But in research published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, we learn of a very unique set...

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What's worse than the US-China trade war? A grand peace bargain

  • Written by: Giovanni Di Lieto, Senior Lecturer of international trade law, Monash Business School, Monash University

It’s hard to tell if Donald Trump’s trumpeting of “substantial progress” in trade talks, leading to a cosy weekend at Mar-a-Lago to sign a deal with Chinese president Xi Jingping, represents reality.

Most observers, though, will be relieved by his decision to again defer his threat to escalate the US-China trade war and hike...

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How an appeal could uphold or overturn George Pell's conviction

  • Written by: David Hamer, Professor of Evidence Law, University of Sydney

A criminal trial often helps to provide finality for the accused, and closure for victims and society. But following this week’s news, George Pell’s barrister, Robert Richter QC, indicated Pell maintains his innocence and the legal team have already lodged an appeal. Richter said this would be pursued following Pell’s sentencing.

P...

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Australians want to support government use and sharing of data, but don't trust their data will be safe

  • Written by: Nicholas Biddle, Associate Professor, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
Australians want to support government use and sharing of data, but don't trust their data will be safeA new survey reveals community attitudes towards the use of personal data by government and researchers.Shutterstock

Never has more data been held about us by government or companies that we interact with. Never has this data been so useful for analytical purposes.

But with such opportunities come risks and challenges. If personal data is going to...

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