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how do I tell if I'm dehydrated?

  • Written by: Karen Dwyer, Deputy Head, School of Medicine, Deakin University
how do I tell if I'm dehydrated?Our bodies are pretty good at telling us when we need to drink water.from www.shutterstock.com

It’s a message that’s been drummed into us since childhood. Drink water, especially when it’s hot, otherwise you’ll get dehydrated.

But how do you know if you’re dehydrated? Who’s more at risk? And what can you do about...

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Why celebrity, award-winning chefs are usually white men

  • Written by: Nancy Lee, Researcher and project officer, University of Sydney
Why celebrity, award-winning chefs are usually white menThe restaurants that tend to win awards in Australia are predominantly run by white owners serving European food. Why don't people of colour get the same attention in the kitchen?Tracey Nearmy/AAP

This article is part of a series focusing on the politics of food – what we eat, how our views of food are changing and why it matters from a...

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How the right lighting could save the Mona Lisa

  • Written by: Dorukalp Durmus, Honorary Associate, University of Sydney
How the right lighting could save the Mona LisaLighting causes damage to paintings over time. Juan Di Nella/Unsplash

Next time you’re in a museum or art gallery, observe each painting a little more closely. You may notice cracks on the surface of the canvas, especially if the painting is very old.

The damage you see is caused by radiant energy striking the painting’s surface –...

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Eight Australian picture books that celebrate family diversity

  • Written by: Sarah Mokrzycki, PhD Candidate and sessional lecturer/tutor, Victoria University
Eight Australian picture books that celebrate family diversityFamilies come in all shapes and sizes, and Australian picture books are starting to reflect that.Shutterstock

The official label used by the Australian government to define a traditional family (a two parent family with biological or adopted children only) is “intact”: Not damaged or impaired in any way. Complete. Whole. Unbroken.

This...

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