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Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genome

  • Written by: Jenny Graves, Distinguished Professor of Genetics, La Trobe University
Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genomeKoalas spend a large part of the day sleeping - while their digestive enzymes get to work. emmanueleragne/flickr , CC BY

News is out today that the entire genome of the koala has been sequenced. This means we now have a complete read-out of the genes and other DNA sequences of this iconic marsupial mammal.

Knowing the full set of koala genes...

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Look up #happycity and here's what you'll find

  • Written by: Sofie Pringle, PhD researcher & consultant, Queensland University of Technology
Look up #happycity and here's what you'll findThe same things tend to make people happy - such as nature and colour. (Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon, France) Léonard Cotte/Unsplash

City planners and designers want to build cities that are liveable, healthy and smart. Yet, in the abundance of research and guidelines on how to make healthy cities, happiness seems to be missing.

Research...

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Parliament should care about its reputation even if Leyonhjelm doesn't value his

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

If David Leyonhjelm hasn’t apologised to Sarah Hanson-Young by the time parliament resumes next month, the Senate should tell him to do so.

The recalcitrant Liberal Democrat senator might tell his upper house colleagues to go jump, but the Senate needs to take a stand for the sake of its own reputation.

The outraged Greens have already flagged...

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how technology is changing sex

  • Written by: Dave Parry, Head of the Department of Computer Science, Auckland University of Technology

As the TV series Westworld wraps up its second season, the show continues to spark discussion about a potential future that involves lifelike sex robots.

Meanwhile, Australia’s largest adult sexuality and lifestyle expo, SEXPO, is making its way around the country with the theme “Feel the Future” – a nod to all things sex...

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  1. New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
  2. Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first
  3. Employment services aren't working for older jobseekers, jobactive staff or employers
  4. The great movie scenes: The Godfather
  5. Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it
  6. How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
  7. instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)
  8. Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics
  9. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  10. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  11. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  12. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  13. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  14. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  15. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  16. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  17. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  18. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  19. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  20. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  21. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  22. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such
  23. Friday essay: the politics of curry
  24. Levying GST on all packages is complicated and risky for everyone involved
  25. Share bikes don't get cars off the road, but they have other benefits
  26. Weakened code risks Australia’s reputation for research integrity
  27. From 'Toby Tosspot' to 'Mr Harbourside Mansion', personal insults are an Australian tradition
  28. Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health
  29. There are some single-use plastics we truly need. The rest we can live without
  30. If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect
  31. Bill Shorten had a 'captain's fall' rather than making a 'captain's call'
  32. Huawei is a test case for Australia in balancing the risks and rewards of Chinese tech
  33. study shows almost half of loot boxes in video games constitute gambling
  34. Confused about what to eat? Here's a doctor's recommended meal plan
  35. accountants step up in climate risk management
  36. Sydney artists are being priced out of the city – here's how to bring them back
  37. As Thailand resumes executions, Australia must push its abolitionist stance
  38. Government puts tax cuts for big companies on back burner
  39. Military to get wider role in combatting terrorism
  40. Even a microchipped pet can be lost if your data is out of date
  41. Community pool projects show how citizens are helping to build cities
  42. why rates of mental illness aren't going down despite higher spending
  43. should mobile phones be banned in schools?
  44. Plastic-free campaigns don't have to shock or shame. Shoppers are already on board
  45. RuPaul's Drag Race is still figuring out how to handle gender and race
  46. UN set to review Australia's record on women's rights – and may find it wanting
  47. The government's bank reforms wouldn't have saved us a royal commission
  48. Tanya Plibersek on Labor's taxing times
  49. how cyber criminals are increasingly targeting the tourism market
  50. To appreciate its power, think of design as a drug

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