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Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility but you've probably never heard of it

  • Written by: Anusch Yazdani, Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
Adenomyosis causes pain, heavy periods and infertility but you've probably never heard of itIt's hard to know how many women are affected by adenomyosis.Leon Biss/Unsplash

Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus (womb), where the tissue that grows on the lining of the uterus (also known as the endometrium) is also present on the inside muscular wall of the uterus. Adenomyosis can cause symptoms such as heavy bleeding during your period,...

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Unlocking Australia's productivity paradox. Why things aren't that super

  • Written by: Adam Triggs, Research fellow, Australian National University
Unlocking Australia's productivity paradox. Why things aren't that superAt least in the movies, Superman is getting less productive. We are scarcely any more productive than we were two years ago, and it is weighing on wages.Shutterstock

2018 marks the 40 year anniversary of the first Superman film. Starring as Superman, Christopher Reeve fought foes and vanquished villains in an action-packed battle between good and...

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Kyoto on the path to becoming the Copenhagen of Asia

  • Written by: Brendan F.D. Barrett, Specially Appointed Professor, Center for the Study of Co*Design, Osaka University
Kyoto on the path to becoming the Copenhagen of AsiaMost of Kyoto’s narrow streets could become no-car zones.Author provided

Against the backdrop of climate scientists warning that we have 12 years to cut carbon emissions to avoid disastrous climate change, Kyoto is searching for an alternative, sustainable future. The Japanese city is moving away from heavy reliance on cars and towards...

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have 90% of Labor MPs worked in trade unions?

  • Written by: Ray Markey, Emeritus Professor, Macquarie University
have 90% of Labor MPs worked in trade unions?Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has said Labor MPs disproportionately come from unions.ABC

The Conversation fact-checks claims made on Q&A, broadcast Mondays on the ABC at 9.35pm. Thank you to everyone who sent us quotes for checking via Twitter using the hashtags #FactCheck and #QandA, on Facebook or by email.


Excerpt from Q&A, October 2,...

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  15. Smart mobility alone is no substitute for strong policy leadership
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  24. Don't give up on politics. It's where the fight for the fair go must be won
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