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Is God good? In the shadow of mass disaster, great minds have argued the toss

  • Written by: Philip C. Almond, Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
Is God good? In the shadow of mass disaster, great minds have argued the tossRuins of the Tower of St Roch, or Tower of the Patriarch, following the 1755 Lisbon earthquake by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas.Wikimedia Commons

In classical Western theism, God is said to be both good and all-powerful. So how do we square natural disasters – global pandemics, earthquakes, tsunamis, famines, bushfires, and so on – with a God...

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Captain Cook wanted to introduce British justice to Indigenous people. Instead, he became increasingly cruel and violent

  • Written by: Shino Konishi, ARC Research Fellow, University of Western Australia
Captain Cook wanted to introduce British justice to Indigenous people. Instead, he became increasingly cruel and violent'Death of Captain Cook' by George Carter. 1781. Oil on canvas. The painting depicts the killing of Cook during a skirmish with Hawaiians on his third Pacific voyage in 1779.National Library of Australia collection

Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific 250 years ago, triggering British colonisation of the region. We’re asking researchers...

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why higher carbon dioxide levels isn't only good news even if some plants grow faster

  • Written by: Sebastian Leuzinger, Professor, Auckland University of Technology
why higher carbon dioxide levels isn't only good news even if some plants grow fasterShutterstock

Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.

If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, please send it to climate.change@stuff.co.nz

If carbon dioxide levels were to double, how much increase in plant growth...

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Physical distancing is here for a while – over 100 experts call for more safe walking and cycling space

  • Written by: Ben Beck, Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically shifted our lives and the ways we move about our cities. Despite tight restrictions on non-essential work and outings, and on social gatherings in every state and territory, governments have listed exercise as one of four essential activities. As a result, we have seen increases in the number of people...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

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