Dolerite sills so distinctive of the Karoo scenery in South AfricaGrant CawthornThe exploitation of mineral deposits always creates debates around economic necessity versus environmental preservation. Fracking for gas in the Karoo region of South Africa is currently vigorously debated. This article is not about fracking, but it does touch on...
Some welcome the possibility of drugs altering our brain for the better, others are concerned about altering our brains at all.Andrew Adermark/Flickr, CC BYNeuro-scientific research is rapidly expanding our knowledge of how we can alter brain function – for better or for ill. Most of this research is motivated by a desire to cure disease or...
Not all bees are honeybees. This is a green 'sweat' bee.Ian Jacobs/flickr, CC BY-SAChanging wildlife: this article is part of a series looking at how key species such as bees, insects and fish respond to environmental change, and what this means for the rest of the planet.
We may lose a lot more than honey if bees are unable to cope with the...
Thomas Piketty's book provides new tools to consider the property status of animals in contemporary society.Morgan Lieberman, CC BY-NCThis article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network. The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many challenges facing democracies in the...
Running a business is all about making the right decisions. When it comes to choosing an industrial air compressor, that decision becomes even more critical. Air compressors are long-term investment...
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Old and unwanted equipment and business assets are often worth far more than they appear particularly those containing valuable metals. Precious metals, led by gold and silver reaching record highs...
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Everyone wants to live life with independence and dignity. For people with disabilities, achieving this often requires the right support. This is where NDIS providers play an important role. These pro...
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