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The film, Mary Shelley, shows Frankenstein is always a story for our times

  • Written by: Deirdre Coleman, Robert Wallace Chair of English in the School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne
The film, Mary Shelley, shows Frankenstein is always a story for our timesElle Fanning as the author Mary Shelley. IMDB

The lives of young Romantic artists continue to fascinate filmmakers, from Ken Russell’s Gothic (1986) about Lord Byron, to Jane Campion’s Bright Star (2009) about John Keats. With the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein upon us, a new film focuses on its author, Mary Shelley.

Frankenstein was...

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The dos and don'ts of supporting women after a miscarriage

  • Written by: Jade Bilardi, Senior Research Fellow, Central Clinical School, Monash University
The dos and don'ts of supporting women after a miscarriageOur cultural discomfort with discussing any sort of loss means women are often met with a wall of silence.Hermes Rivera

So your friend decides to forget the “12 week rule” and tells her family and social networks she is pregnant. She knows the stats – one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage – but she wants to have the...

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Why our carbon emission policies don't work on air travel

  • Written by: Francis Markham, Research Fellow, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
Why our carbon emission policies don't work on air travelThe Gillard government's carbon price had no effect on the aviation industry.Shutterstock

The federal government’s National Energy Guarantee aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity industry by 26% of 2005 levels. But for Australia to meet its Paris climate change commitments, this 26% reduction will need to be replicated...

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Social housing protects against homelessness – but other benefits are less clear

  • Written by: Rosanna Scutella, Senior Research Fellow, Social and Global Studies Centre, RMIT University
Social housing protects against homelessness – but other benefits are less clearSocial housing offers stability for those at risk of homelessness.from shutterstock.com

Social housing, managed by governments and the community sector, provides a safety net to vulnerable Australians. A person living in social housing is far less likely to experience homelessness than someone battling it out in the private rental market.

And some...

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  1. As power prices soar, we need a concerted effort to tackle energy poverty
  2. When there's a lot in a name – 'Bean' survives a legacy war
  3. Exit Paris climate agreement: Tony Abbott
  4. Prawn white spot virus, and how we tracked down its source in Asia
  5. why women are still bearing the brunt of sexual slurs
  6. The off-topic Conversation #163
  7. New gene transfer rules could help prevent spread of antibiotic resistance
  8. Coalition gains in Newspoll after Shorten's bad week, while left wins Mexican landslide
  9. In Rozanna Lilley's memoir, a curious life gets even more curious
  10. Humans are to blame for the rise in dangerous viral infections
  11. is BMI a good way to tell if my weight is healthy?
  12. Six months after marriage equality there's much to celebrate – and still much to do
  13. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?
  14. Fears about China's influence are a rerun of attitudes to Japan 80 years ago
  15. Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel 19
  16. Learning languages early is key to making Australia more multilingual
  17. Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genome
  18. Look up #happycity and here's what you'll find
  19. Parliament should care about its reputation even if Leyonhjelm doesn't value his
  20. how technology is changing sex
  21. New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
  22. Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first
  23. Employment services aren't working for older jobseekers, jobactive staff or employers
  24. The great movie scenes: The Godfather
  25. Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it
  26. How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
  27. instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)
  28. Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics
  29. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  30. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  31. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  32. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  33. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  34. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  35. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  36. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  37. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  38. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  39. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  40. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  41. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  42. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such
  43. Friday essay: the politics of curry
  44. Levying GST on all packages is complicated and risky for everyone involved
  45. Share bikes don't get cars off the road, but they have other benefits
  46. Weakened code risks Australia’s reputation for research integrity
  47. From 'Toby Tosspot' to 'Mr Harbourside Mansion', personal insults are an Australian tradition
  48. Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health
  49. There are some single-use plastics we truly need. The rest we can live without
  50. If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect

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