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Stocking up to prepare for a crisis isn't 'panic buying'. It's actually a pretty rational choice

  • Written by: David A. Savage, Associate Professor of Behavioural Economics , Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle

Recent days have brought reports of shoppers clearing out supermarket shelves from Wuhan and Hong Kong to Singapore and Milan in response to the spread of coronavirus. This behaviour is often described as “panic buying”.

However, the research shows that what’s going on here is nothing to do with panic. It’s a perfectly...

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Albanese says we can't replace steelmaking coal. But we already have green alternatives

  • Written by: Dominique Hes, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Architecture, University of Melbourne
Albanese says we can't replace steelmaking coal. But we already have green alternativesShutterstock

Despite a wealth of evidence to the contrary, some still propagate the myth that the world will need Australian coal for decades to come. Last weekend Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese joined in, saying thermal and metallurgical coal mining and exports would continue after 2050, even with a net zero emissions target.

Metallurgical coal...

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the cuter they are, the harder we fall

  • Written by: Tiffani J. Howell, Research Fellow, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University
the cuter they are, the harder we fallHannah Lim/Unsplash

Australians are slightly obsessed with our dogs. But are we obsessed enough to watch a reality doggy makeover show?

The reality makeover concept has a long history, from Top Model to the Biggest Loser to Backyard Blitz. Now on Pooch Perfect, hosted by Rebel Wilson, groomers will compete to see who does the best makeover for...

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Thousands of city trees have been lost to development, when we need them more than ever

  • Written by: Thami Croeser, Research Officer, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University

Climate change is on everyone’s lips this summer. We’ve had bushfires, smoke haze, heatwaves, flooding, mass protests and a National Climate Emergency Summit, all within a few months. The search is on for solutions. Trees often feature prominently when talking about solutions, but our research shows trees are being lost to big...

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  1. 4 myths about polycystic ovary syndrome – and why they're wrong
  2. Natural disasters increase inequality. Recovery funding may make things worse
  3. Coercive control is a key part of domestic violence. So why isn't it a crime across Australia?
  4. Gender diversity in science media still has a long way to go. Here's a 5-step plan to move it along
  5. It might sound 'batshit insane' but Australia could soon export sunshine to Asia via a 3,800km cable
  6. Mark Butler on Labor's 2050 carbon neutral target
  7. Diversity quotas will only lead to token appointments, doing more harm than good
  8. What is a rare disease? It's not as simple as it sounds
  9. ASIO chief's assessment shows the need to do more, and better, to prevent terrorism
  10. New modelling shows the importance of university research to business
  11. Young women won't be told how to behave, but is #girlboss just deportment by another name?
  12. it's a proven way to reduce emissions but everyone's too scared to mention it
  13. cashless welfare cards do more harm than good
  14. women in mental health wards need better protection from sexual assault
  15. Stone tools show humans in India survived the cataclysmic Toba eruption 74,000 years ago
  16. Five Australian universities get the bulk of philanthropic donations
  17. Retirement Income Review can't ignore the changing role of home
  18. The jobs market is nowhere near as good as you've heard, and it's changing us
  19. the film that inspired Virginia Woolf, David Bowie and Tim Burton
  20. Inquiry probing 55 matters relating to special forces' alleged misconduct in Afghanistan
  21. If you're ageing and on medication, it might be time to re-assess your alcohol intake
  22. Government backs Labor call for Bettina Arndt to lose Order of Australia award
  23. Weinstein conviction a partial victory for #MeToo, but must not overshadow work still to be done
  24. After damning report into Dreamworld tragedy, who can be held accountable under the law?
  25. The last ice age tells us why we need to care about a 2℃ change in temperature
  26. there's scant evidence the 'binaural beats' illusion relaxes your brain
  27. Nietzsche, nihilism and reasons to be cheerful
  28. Why do men kill their families? Here's what the research says
  29. Want to help save wildlife after the fires? You can do it in your own backyard
  30. 3 ways to help children think critically about the news
  31. The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss
  32. First recorded 'marsquakes' reveal the red planet's rumbling guts
  33. Why drought-busting rain depends on the tropical oceans
  34. ASIO chief Mike Burgess says there are more spies in Australia 'than at the height of the cold war'
  35. Conundrum for Order of Australian Council over Bettina Arndt's award
  36. More funding promised to men's behaviour change programs, but we're still not sure they work
  37. 4 photos from space that show Australia before and after the recent rain
  38. Bernie Sanders easily wins Nevada caucus; the Coalition regains support in Newspoll
  39. Australia's tourist numbers may take years to recover
  40. We won't have fusion generators in five years. But the holy grail of clean energy may still be on its way
  41. Labor’s climate policy is too little, too late. We must run faster to win the race
  42. Burnt is out, 'skinscreen' is in. How sunscreen got a beauty makeover
  43. I think my child has outgrown their food allergy. How can I be sure?
  44. More than 70% of the Universe is made of 'dark energy', the mysterious stuff even stranger than dark matter
  45. Australian law says the media can't spin lies – 'entertainment magazines' aren't an exception
  46. Julian Assange's extradition case is finally heading to court – here's what to expect
  47. Buzz off honey industry, our national parks shouldn’t be milked for money
  48. Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?
  49. Online lectures mean fewer students are turning up – does it matter?
  50. People with cognitive disability shouldn't be in prison because they're 'unfit to plead'. There are alternatives

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