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Explainer: hydrofluorocarbons saved the ozone layer, so why are we banning them?

  • Written by: Jenny Fisher, Senior Lecturer in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Wollongong
imageSunrise over the Earth. Hydrofluorocarbons were created to protect the ozone layer, but their stable nature makes them an extremely potent greenhouse gas.NASA

On October 28, Australia ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Australia is the tenth country to ratify, joining others as diverse as Mali, the United Kingdom and Rwanda in...

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Pre-emptive policing is harmful and oppressive, and requires independent scrutiny

  • Written by: Vicki Sentas, Senior Lecturer in Law, UNSW
imageYoung people are experiencing patterns of oppressive policing that are harmful to them, their families and the community.AAP/Dan Himbrechts

For 17 years, police in New South Wales have run a program predicting and disrupting future offenders to reduce crime. But very little was known about the program, the Suspect Targeting Management Plan, before...

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Financial motives drive some doctors' decisions to offer IVF

  • Written by: Wendy Lipworth, Senior Research Fellow, Bioethics, University of Sydney
imagePatients must be able to make informed decisions about whether to pursue IVF – and when to stop.posteriori/Shutterstock

Around one in 25 Australian babies are conceived using assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). These interventions are almost all offered in private fertility clinics, backed by...

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Five steps Australia can take to build an effective space agency

  • Written by: Anthony Wicht, Alliance 21 Fellow (Space) at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
imageWhat will it take to give Australia's space agency wings? Image from the opening ceremony at IAC2017. usembassycanberra/flickr , CC BY-ND

Senator Simon Birmingham’s September declaration that Australia would establish a space agency created a buzz across the space sector.

The announcement was unexpected. Few anticipated any government...

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  1. Social media study points to a close result in the same-sex marriage vote
  2. Understanding the triggers for filicide will help prevent it
  3. Why the RBA would want to create a digital Australian dollar
  4. Five common myths about palliative care and what the science really says
  5. Higher density in a flood zone? Here's a way to do it and reduce the risks
  6. Extreme weather leads to public health crises – so health and climate experts must work together
  7. Parry's exit triggers Liberal-National fight over Senate presidency
  8. Not just about sex: throughout our bodies, thousands of genes act differently in men and women
  9. Grief rituals: what Australia can learn from the Day of the Dead
  10. Diaries, petticoats and copious research: a rare glimpse into Mirka Mora's artistic process
  11. Why do shark bites seem to be more deadly in Australia than elsewhere?
  12. The backlash against Black Lives Matter is just more evidence of injustice
  13. Three charts on: job prospects for refugees in Australia
  14. Indigenous lives, the 'cult of forgetfulness' and the Australian Dictionary of Biography
  15. When it comes to redress for child sexual abuse, all victims should be equal
  16. Looking after a dying loved one at home? Here's what you need to know
  17. Strength training can have unique health benefits, and it doesn't have to happen in a gym
  18. Can virtual nature and poo transplants solve city dwellers' health problems?
  19. Will technology take your job? New analysis says more of us are safer than we thought, but not all
  20. Citizen scientists count nearly 2 million birds and reveal a possible kookaburra decline
  21. Curious Kids: Do worms have tongues?
  22. Newspoll 54-46 to Labor as Turnbull's ratings slide further. If Parry DQ'd, a Green may be unelected
  23. New citizenship bombshell – Senate President Stephen Parry may be British
  24. New citizenship bombshell – Senate president may be British
  25. World greenhouse gas levels made unprecedented leap in 2016
  26. Stranger Things 2 is darker and weirder, tempered with grief
  27. Do vitamin supplements prevent macular degeneration?
  28. Oral testimony of an Aboriginal massacre now supported by scientific evidence
  29. Australia's hidden history of slavery: the government divides to conquer
  30. Women can be psychopaths too, in ways more subtle but just as dangerous
  31. A Tale of Performance Testing
  32. Three reasons why the decisions of Joyce and Nash may be difficult to challenge
  33. A dragon-led recovery: how a community is reaping the benefits of a spooky Halloween festival
  34. Eight reasons not to be spooked by spiders this Halloween
  35. Business Briefing: questioning the economics of prison
  36. Revisiting the Reformation: how passions sparked a religious revolution 500 years ago
  37. Palliative care for children often involves treating the whole family
  38. Higher education cuts will be felt in the classroom, not the lab
  39. Galapagos species are threatened by the very tourists who flock to see them
  40. What should governments be doing about the rise of Artificial Intelligence?
  41. The Nationals will be battling to protect territory and clout amid Coalition angst
  42. Politics podcast: Kevin Rudd on avoiding Donald Trump
  43. Manus detention centre closure sparks safety fears for refugees
  44. Response from the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) for a FactCheck Q A on gun buybacks and gun deaths
  45. FactCheck Q A: did government gun buybacks reduce the number of gun deaths in Australia?
  46. An AI professor explains: three concerns about granting citizenship to robot Sophia
  47. Geostorm: the latest climate action blockbuster (that you shouldn't watch)
  48. Health Check: how to soothe yourself to sleep
  49. The ethics of human robots: Sam Jinks brings an artist's perspective to the discourse
  50. Why the government was wrong to reject an Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament'

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

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NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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