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New study finds 'baby brain' is real, but we're still not sure what causes it

  • Written by: Sasha Davies, PhD Candidate, Sessional Academic, Deakin University
New study finds 'baby brain' is real, but we're still not sure what causes itExpectant mothers have long complained of inattention, forgetfulness and reduced cognitive functioning during pregnancy. They weren't wrong. from www.shutterstock.com

So-called “baby brain” refers to increased forgetfulness, inattention, and mental “fogginess” reported by four out of five pregnant women. These changes in...

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When a country’s towns and villages face extinction

  • Written by: Brendan F.D. Barrett, Senior Lecturer, Program Manager, Masters of International Urban and Environmental Management, RMIT University
When a country’s towns and villages face extinctionIn Nagoro, in Tokushima Prefecture, one resident has made around 300 dolls to replace villagers who are no longer around. Roberto Maxwell/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA

It is predicted that 896 towns and villages across Japan will no longer be viable by 2040 (see map below or an interactive Japanese version here). A former minister for internal affairs,...

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Why it might be time to eradicate sex segregation in sports

  • Written by: Roslyn Kerr, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Why it might be time to eradicate sex segregation in sportsIn sport, movement is based on physical ability, which is not necessarily linked to sex.EPA, CC BY-ND

In many areas, gender equality has been improving gradually. But this is not the case in sport, where women continue to be banned for being insufficiently feminine to be permitted to compete.

In our research we argue that one way to move beyond...

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Indigenous ranger programs are working in Queensland – they should be expanded

  • Written by: Emilie Ens, Senior lecturer, Macquarie University

Indigenous ranger programs are a rare good news story of a government initiative that delivers outstanding social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes. Now, new data have revealed that many Queenslanders would like to see these programs expanded.

Recent polling shows that 80% of Queenslanders, including 70% of One Nation voters, support...

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