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No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework

  • Written by: Leah Ruppanner, Associate Professor in Sociology and Co-Director of The Policy Lab, University of Melbourne
No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of houseworkShutterstock

The idea of women late in pregnancy “nesting”, preparing the home for the arrival of their newborn, is ingrained in popular culture and reinforced by health-care professionals.

We’ve been led to believe women have a biological urge to tidy, clean and prepare the home for their baby, just like mice, rabbits and pigs prep...

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It's now Biden v Sanders as Super Tuesday narrows the field for the Democratic nomination

  • Written by: David Smith, Senior Lecturer in American Politics and Foreign Policy, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
It's now Biden v Sanders as Super Tuesday narrows the field for the Democratic nominationAAP/EPA/Cristobal Herrera

Super Tuesday has continued Joe Biden’s recovery from the brink of disaster.

After a larger-than-expected win in South Carolina, Biden became the clear alternative to Bernie Sanders in the contest to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for the US presidency. Just before Super Tuesday, his moderate rivals, Pete...

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Malaysia takes a turn to the right, and many of its people are worried

  • Written by: James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania
Malaysia takes a turn to the right, and many of its people are worriedAAP/EPA/Nazri Rapaai

Muhyiddin Yassin has been sworn in as the new prime minister of Malaysia. Many people were surprised because 94-year-old Mahathir Mohammad, the oldest prime minister in the world, was widely expected to be reappointed for a third time.

Muhyiddin outfoxed the wily Mahathir, because Mahathir made two fatal errors. First, he had...

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Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four experts

  • Written by: Michael Lucy, Deputy Science + Technology Editor
Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four expertsShutterstock

As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, anxiety is rising in Australia. Shoppers fearful of quarantine measures have been stocking up on supplies to last out a week or two of isolation.

Recent days have seen reports of shortages of hand sanitiser and warnings that batteries and other electronic items could be next. However,...

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  2. We should use 'I' more in academic writing – there is benefit to first-person perspective
  3. What are 'heat not burn' products and are they any safer than traditional cigarettes?
  4. why drug sellers see the internet as a lucrative safe haven
  5. fakes, body doubles and mirrors from the analog to the digital lens
  6. Biden easily wins Super Tuesday after strong comeback in past few days
  7. Support package gains shape as GDP turning point swamped
  8. Does your child know more about dinosaurs than dugongs? Perhaps they're reading the wrong books
  9. NZ's fossil fuel investment ban for popular KiwiSaver funds is more political than ethical
  10. How do we detect if coronavirus is spreading in the community?
  11. what are the Australian government's powers to quarantine people in a coronavirus outbreak?
  12. Australian police are using the Clearview AI facial recognition system with no accountability
  13. Netanyahu set to survive another knife-edge Israeli election
  14. transform your garden or balcony into a wildlife haven
  15. Elite boys' schools like St Kevin's were set up to breed hyper-masculinity, which can easily turn toxic
  16. Lasting peace in Afghanistan now relies on the Taliban standing by its word. This has many Afghans concerned
  17. why can some organs regenerate while others can't?
  18. Today's GDP figures won't tell us whether life is getting better -- here's what can
  19. this parrot can predict the chances of something happening
  20. how crime books embraced lurid green
  21. COVID-19 has now reached New Zealand. How prepared is it to deal with a pandemic?
  22. One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's "coronavirus"
  23. AAP closure is the end of an era for unsung heroes of journalism
  24. The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia
  25. How much food should my child be eating? And how can I get them to eat more healthily?
  26. After a summer of extremes, here's what to expect this autumn
  27. Beethoven's only opera bristles with contemporary relevance
  28. Why Modi's India has become a dangerous place for Muslims
  29. The first economic modelling of coronavirus scenarios is grim for Australia, the world
  30. The world may lose half its sandy beaches by 2100. It’s not too late to save most of them
  31. Adolescent family violence is a growing problem – and the legal system is making it worse
  32. Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students' academic success
  33. Unearthing a traditional Irish village that lingered in a South Australian field
  34. Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know
  35. From crocodiles to krill, a warming world raises the 'costs' paid by developing embryos
  36. Petronius’s Satyricon – sex, satire and naughty boys
  37. First locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Australia, as Attorney-General warns drastic legal powers could be used
  38. The deadly opioid fentanyl is turning up in disguise on Sydney streets, making illicit drug use even riskier
  39. A meeting of monsters at the Adelaide Biennial brings us closer to our fears
  40. Four bins might help, but to solve our waste crisis we need a strong market for recycled products
  41. We're staring down the barrel of a technical recession as the COVID-19 coronavirus enters a new and dangerous phase
  42. the human cost of forced relocations in immigration detention
  43. Logging is due to start in fire-ravaged forests this week. It's the last thing our wildlife needs
  44. Turkey and Russia lock horns in Syria as fear of outright war escalates
  45. here are 5 ways to actually boost retirement incomes
  46. Airlines take no chances with our safety. And neither should artificial intelligence
  47. Transport is letting Australia down in the race to cut emissions
  48. 3 ways public health has saved lives from history to the modern day
  49. Galloping gargoyles! Is Harry Potter losing his (earning) power?
  50. Morrison government will use purchasing power to encourage plastics recycling

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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

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