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The fascinating history of clinical trials

  • Written by: Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics, University of South Australia
The fascinating history of clinical trialsWellcome Collection, CC BY-SA

Clinical trials are under way around the world, including in Australia, testing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

These clinical trials largely fall into two groups. With observational studies, researchers follow a group of people to see what happens to them. With experimental studies, people are assigned to treatments,...

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Despite 432 Indigenous deaths in custody since 1991, no one has ever been convicted. Racist silence and complicity are to blame

  • Written by: Alison Whittaker, Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
Despite 432 Indigenous deaths in custody since 1991, no one has ever been convicted. Racist silence and complicity are to blameJAMES GOURLEY/AAP

You probably know the details of the death of George Floyd. He was a doting father and musician. He was killed when a police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes while he cried out “I can’t breathe!”

Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and there is speculation other...

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When Trump attacks the press, he attacks the American people and their Constitution

  • Written by: Peter Greste, Professor of Journalism and Communications, The University of Queensland
When Trump attacks the press, he attacks the American people and their ConstitutionAAP/Twitter/supplied

Here is a line from the latest safety advisory for reporters issued by the US-based Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ):

Taking into account the increased levels of violence and tactics used by both police and protesters, ballistic glasses, helmets, and stab vests should be worn. If there is a threat of live...

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Stimulus that retrofits housing can reduce energy bills and inequity too

  • Written by: Nicola Willand, Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
Stimulus that retrofits housing can reduce energy bills and inequity tooNicola Willand, Author provided

Stay-at-home orders and the economic crisis have increased the burden of energy costs on lower-income Australians. Poor housing quality and unequal access to home energy efficiency are hurting our most vulnerable households. With the next stage of the national recovery program expected to include cash grants for home...

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