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what we can learn from anti-fossil fuel campaigns

  • Written by: Fergus Green, PhD Candidate in Political Theory, Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science

From the fossil fuel divestment movement to the Stop Adani campaign, in recent years we’ve seen a wave of climate activism that directlytargetsfossil fuels — both the infrastructure used to produce, transport and consume them, and the corporations that finance, own and operate that infrastructure.

What makes targeting fossil fuels so...

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Despite new findings, the jury is still out on whether omega-3 supplements reduce heart attacks

  • Written by: Garry Jennings, Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney
Despite new findings, the jury is still out on whether omega-3 supplements reduce heart attacksOmega-3s reduce the risk of blood clots and are anti-inflammatory.from shutterstock.com

A recent widely-reported study has reignited debate around whether omega-3 supplements reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study showed a particular form of omega-3 oil lowered the risk of people with heart disease experiencing a major “end...

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a dangerous form of gambling luring in vulnerable Australians

  • Written by: Alex Russell, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, CQUniversity Australia
a dangerous form of gambling luring in vulnerable AustraliansAn alarmingly high proportion of problem gamblers are using off-shore betting firms for 'micro-betting' on sports.Shutterstock

Any sports fan is all too familiar with micro-bets, and the problems they cause. A micro-bet is when bookies offer odds that a particular ball in a cricket match will be a no-ball, for example, or a given serve in tennis...

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Opt-out period for My Health Record extended

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The opt-out period for the controversial My Health Record scheme is being extended again – this time to January 31.

This is the outcome of a deal between the government and the Senate crossbench. A Labor proposal for a 12 month extension – which was said earlier to have had the numbers - was defeated 32-30 on Wednesday.

The opt-out...

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  4. Why Sri Lanka is sliding into political turmoil, and what could happen next
  5. Curious Kids: What is dew?
  6. 3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings
  7. There are many good ideas to tackle inequality – it's time we acted on them
  8. the bad economics behind swapping stamp duty for land tax
  9. Hospital discharges to ‘no fixed address’ – here's a much better way
  10. The Beatles’ White Album remixed
  11. Why is everyone talking about natural sequence farming?
  12. The bitter lesson of the Californian fires
  13. In his first major foreign policy test, Morrison needs to stick to the script
  14. Taxonomy, the science of naming things, is under threat
  15. The link between terrorism and mental illness is complicated, and vilifying communities doesn't help
  16. What is Japanese encephalitis virus and how can I avoid it when I travel?
  17. How research is helping to reduce prejudice between people online
  18. why Virgin Australia gets called a publicity hound
  19. The off-topic Conversation #170
  20. Why controversial child protection reforms in NSW could lead to another Stolen Generation
  21. Prepare to be forthright with Trump: Michael Fullilove
  22. Morrison wants Muslim leaders to do more to prevent terrorism, but what more can they do?
  23. Expanding suspension powers for schools is harmful and ineffective
  24. How the use of emoji on Islamophobic Facebook pages amplifies racism
  25. Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility but you've probably never heard of it
  26. Unlocking Australia's productivity paradox. Why things aren't that super
  27. Kyoto on the path to becoming the Copenhagen of Asia
  28. have 90% of Labor MPs worked in trade unions?
  29. George Baldessin's Mary Magdalene on Rue St Denis
  30. should you take probiotics when you’re on antibiotics?
  31. Two past coup leaders face off in Fiji general election as Australia sharpens focus on the western Pacific
  32. how different data work together in research
  33. Worlds and theatre collide in Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land
  34. Coalition, Morrison slip further in Newspoll; US Democrats gain in late counting
  35. How and why do magnets stick together?
  36. Government falls further behind – Labor leads 55-45% in Newspoll
  37. A year since the marriage equality vote, much has been gained – and there is still much to be done
  38. what's the difference between decodable and predictable books, and when should they be used?
  39. Five food mistakes to avoid if you're trying to lose weight
  40. Climate change will make QLD's ecosystems unrecognisable – it's up to us if we want to stop that
  41. The promise and problems of including 'big data' in official government statistics
  42. Two birds with one stone. How better taxing super could fund aged care
  43. Smart mobility alone is no substitute for strong policy leadership
  44. Luke Foley's resignation is a disaster for Labor but may not bolster Berejiklian much either
  45. How to restore trust in governments and institutions
  46. Michelle Grattan on Turnbull's QandA appearance, Morrison's bus tour, and antics in NSW
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