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There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible

  • Written by: Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland

A recent announcement by a Chinese health official suggested the new coronavirus might spread more easily than we thought, via an “airborne route”. The virus is now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), while the name of the disease it causes is now called COVID-19.

The Chinese Center for Disease...

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recovering letters of love written for Noongar children

  • Written by: Elfie Shiosaki, Lecturer in Indigenous Rights, Policy and Governance, University of Western Australia
recovering letters of love written for Noongar childrenLiliana Eira/Unsplash

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people.


In the quiet of the State Records Office, I have spent many hours searching for knowledge about my family.

In Australia’s archives, we can find letters written by Aboriginal people to the government. We hear echoes of...

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New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locally

  • Written by: Stephen Pollard, PhD Candidate in climate change and sustainability, University of Melbourne
New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locallyJohn Englart/Flickr, CC BY-SA

The slogan “What you can measure, you can manage” has become a guiding principle for local climate action. There’s an accounting standard made for this purpose: the Global Protocol for Community-scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. Free online CO₂ emissions snapshots for municipalities in...

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a connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it

  • Written by: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW

The health implications of the Wuhan coronavirus (now called “Covid-19”) outbreak are, obviously, deeply concerning.

At the time of writing, it had infected more than 50,000 people and killed more than 1,300. Cities and cruise ships are in lockdown. Major trade shows like the Mobile World Congress have been cancelled. Even the Dalai...

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  2. Morrison can only look on as Nationals 'wicked problem' damages his government
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  5. A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators
  6. Heavy rains are great news for Sydney's dams, but they come with a big caveat
  7. Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change now
  8. Ever wondered how many Airbnbs Australia has and where they all are? We have the answers
  9. 1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
  10. the courts say a valid will can take many forms
  11. If you don't eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on
  12. 9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
  13. Looking on the bright side, The Leunig Fragments film skips dark truths
  14. a failure to account for 'cultural counterfactuals'
  15. Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire as Klobuchar surges, while Queensland is tied 50-50
  16. We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
  17. Pauline Hanson stymies bid to hobble Mathias Cormann
  18. All eyes on Australia as World Urban Forum urges climate action
  19. we need to transform our world into a sustainable 'electric planet'
  20. Is the dress green or red? Planet-friendly couture won't be for everyone but it can lead the way
  21. Conservative but green independent MP Zali Steggall could break the government’s climate policy deadlock
  22. Instant prescriptions might be the way of our digital future, but we need to manage the risks first
  23. 'Closing the Gap' process will better involve Indigenous Australians: Morrison
  24. Half of over-55s are open to downsizing – if only they could find homes that suit them
  25. Looking for love on a dating app? You might be falling for a ghost
  26. We depend so much more on Chinese travellers now. That makes the impact of this coronavirus novel
  27. States shine as federal government flounders this summer – now they should lead on climate change
  28. 222 scientists say cascading crises are the biggest threat to the well-being of future generations
  29. 3 ways students can get the most from searching online
  30. atom-scale materials are the next tech frontier
  31. Behave as a team, Morrison tells the troops
  32. Duke the dog's plane death shows how climate change complicates pet ownership
  33. Poppers can now be sold in pharmacies, but getting them might not be so easy
  34. High Court rules Indigenous people cannot be deported as aliens, but the fight for legal recognition remains
  35. is the sky blue on other planets?
  36. Feel like you're a mozzie magnet? It's true – mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others
  37. Buildings kill millions of birds. Here's how to reduce the toll
  38. Despite its Pacific 'step-up', Australia is still not listening to the region, new research shows
  39. how to keep the power on when disaster hits
  40. When introduced species are cute and loveable, culling them is a tricky proposition
  41. women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment
  42. As Fates would have it
  43. Bias starts early – most books in childcare centres have white, middle-class heroes
  44. Jokowi’s visit shows the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strong, but faultlines remain
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