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Bernie Sanders' economic adviser has a message for Australia we might just need

  • Written by: Steven Hail, Lecturer in Economics, University of Adelaide
Bernie Sanders' economic adviser has a message for Australia we might just needProfessor Stephanie Kelton at Adelaide University in January.Image: John Staines

Debate over what the Reserve Bank governor and the treasurer should do usually runs along familiar lines.

The bank is supposed to set its cash rate to keep inflation low and stable, while the government is supposed to avoid deficits, at least on average, over the...

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8 things we do that really confuse our dogs

  • Written by: Melissa Starling, Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney
8 things we do that really confuse our dogsShutterstock

Dog behaviour is extraordinarily flexible – this is why we can keep them in our homes and take them to cafes with us at the weekend.

Nevertheless, there are ways in which evolution has not equipped dogs for the challenges of living in our world, and puppies must learn how to cope.

These are some of the things we do they struggle...

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What is Charles Bonnet syndrome, the eye condition that causes hallucinations?

  • Written by: Jason Yosar, Associate Lecturer, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland
What is Charles Bonnet syndrome, the eye condition that causes hallucinations?From shutterstock.com

Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that aren’t really there, can be frightening and distressing.

They may occur due to a large variety of physical and psychiatric conditions. But a lesser known cause is Charles Bonnet syndrome (pronounced bo-nay), named after the Swiss scientist who first described the condition in...

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Yes, the Iowa caucuses had major glitches, but the results may not even matter that much

  • Written by: Dennis Altman, Professorial Fellow in Human Security, La Trobe University
Yes, the Iowa caucuses had major glitches, but the results may not even matter that muchPete Buttigieg has emerged as a surprise frontrunner at the Iowa caucuses. AAP/EPA/Gary He

The apparent technical glitches that held up results from the Iowa caucuses for hours unleashed a stream of conspiracy theories online.

Most common were allegations that the Democratic machine was quashing votes for Bernie Sanders. There is no evidence for...

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  1. what is systemic racism and institutional racism?
  2. Buttigieg and Sanders close in Iowa results, and Labor increases Newspoll lead
  3. Not all weeds are villains. After a fire, some plants – even weeds – can be better than none
  4. We need to talk about discrimination law – without all the rancor
  5. Why the coronavirus has become a major test for the leadership of Xi Jinping and the Communist Party
  6. Superannuation isn't a retirement income system – we should scrap it
  7. Animals suffer for meat production
  8. is it safer to swim in the Yarra in Victoria, or the Nepean in NSW?
  9. Failing a subject isn't just the student's fault. Universities can and should help
  10. Performing Beethoven - what it feels like to embody a master on today's stage
  11. Smart city or not? Now you can see how yours compares
  12. Darwin's 'smart city' project is about surveillance and control
  13. Michael McCormack's battle to hold off a second shot from Joyce's locker
  14. Year 12 can be stressful, but setting strong and healthy goals can help you thrive
  15. Adam Bandt will be a tougher leader, but the challenge will be in broadening the Greens' appeal
  16. Scott Morrison's gas transition plan is a dangerous road to nowhere
  17. We need to see Gaetjens' report on McKenzie – not least for Gaetjens' sake
  18. How big money influenced the 2019 federal election – and what we can do to fix the system
  19. The 'sports rorts' affair shows the need for a proper federal ICAC – with teeth
  20. Thinking about taking a break from alcohol? Here's how to cut back or quit
  21. To Scott Morrison's relief, Michael McCormack holds his job as Nationals' leader
  22. Adam Bandt elected unopposed as new Greens leader
  23. Lots of people want to help nature after the bushfires – we must seize the moment
  24. what is the 'palace letters' case and what will the High Court consider?
  25. Did they see it coming? How fortune-telling took hold in Australia
  26. How does the Wuhan coronavirus cause severe illness?
  27. The evidence suggests Reserve Bank rate cuts don't hurt confidence
  28. how e-scooters challenge outdated assumptions
  29. Barnaby Joyce challenges McCormack with pitch to make Nationals more assertive
  30. why Ash Barty's success could lead to a boom in women's tennis in Australia
  31. How do I know if my child is developing normally?
  32. grey seals clap underwater to communicate
  33. Ahead of his time, Beethoven still inspires
  34. Richard Di Natale quits Greens leadership, as Barnaby Joyce seeks a tilt at Michael McCormack
  35. US and EU laws show Australia's Right to Repair moment is well overdue
  36. Think superannuation comes from employers' pockets? It comes from yours
  37. How script supervisors keep film continuity - and coffee cups and cigarettes
  38. Housing crisis? What crisis? How politicians talk about housing and why it matters
  39. Bridget McKenzie falls – but for the lesser of her political sins
  40. why the McKenzie scandal might not count for a hill of beans
  41. Coronavirus fears can trigger anti-Chinese prejudice. Here's how schools can help
  42. how worried should I be about the shortage of face masks? Or can I just use a scarf?
  43. Disaster hits small business in many ways. We need a national strategy to help them adapt
  44. Yes, there's merit in quarantining people on Christmas Island to prevent the spread of coronavirus
  45. To address the ecological crisis, Aboriginal peoples must be restored as custodians of Country
  46. How hard is it to scramble Rubik’s Cube?
  47. With four days remaining, Sanders leads narrowly in Iowa, but Biden leads nationally
  48. Proposed Queensland laws silencing charities risk breaching the Constitution
  49. 'Futuring' can help us survive the climate crisis. And guess what? You're a futurist too
  50. Heat kills. We need consistency in the way we measure these deaths

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