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The vegans are coming! What's fuelling the interest in plant-based eating?

  • Written by: Matthew Ruby, Lecturer in Psychology, La Trobe University
The vegans are coming! What's fuelling the interest in plant-based eating?Interest in veganism has never been higher and the old pale stereotypes are receding. www.shutterstock.com

Between the rise of plant-based sausages and veggie burgers that “bleed”, vegan protesters at supermarkets, and Disney adding hundreds of vegan items to its theme park menus, veganism is in the news. Not to mention the woman trying...

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Space can solve our looming resource crisis – but the space industry itself must be sustainable

  • Written by: Richard Matthews, Research Associate | Councillor, University of Adelaide

Australia’s space industry is set to grow into a multibillion-dollar sector that could provide tens of thousands of jobs and help replenish the dwindling stocks of precious resources on Earth. But to make sure they don’t flame out prematurely, space companies need to learn some key lessons about sustainability.

Sustainability is often...

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Scarcity drives water prices, not government water recovery: new research

  • Written by: Sarah Ann Wheeler, Professor in Water Economics, University of Adelaide

Australia has one of the most sophisticated water markets in the world, particularly notable for the ways in which government can return water to the environment.

Water markets allow the return of this water through two main mechanisms. The first is buybacks, in which the government purchases water licences directly from willing irrigators via an...

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If warming exceeds 2°C, Antarctica's melting ice sheets could raise seas 20 metres in coming centuries

  • Written by: Georgia Rose Grant, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Paleontology Team, GNS Science
If warming exceeds 2°C, Antarctica's melting ice sheets could raise seas 20 metres in coming centuriesDuring the Pliocene, up to one third of Antarctica’s ice sheet melted, causing sea-level rise of 20 metres.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

We know that our planet has experienced warmer periods in the past, during the Pliocene geological epoch around three million years ago.

Our research, published today, shows that up to one third of...

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  1. How a Minecraft world has built a safe online playground for autistic kids
  2. composition for video gaming draws on tradition and tech
  3. Australia isn't taking the national security threat from far-right extremism seriously enough
  4. When big companies fund academic research, the truth often comes last
  5. Making our cities more accessible for people with disability is easier than we think
  6. Here's what happened when codeine was made prescription only. No, the sky didn't fall in
  7. Just because both sides support drought relief, doesn’t mean it's right
  8. Tim Watts on Australia's changing identity
  9. ranitidine, the heartburn medicine being recalled because of cancer-causing contamination
  10. can controversial athletes sell a sport or are they bad for the business?
  11. the rise and fall of an Australian advertising empire
  12. Australia's digital competitiveness is slipping. Here's how we can catch up
  13. What's made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia's new meat alternative
  14. How China is legally recognising same-sex couples, but not empowering them
  15. Australia's quest for national security is undermining the courts and could lead to secretive trials
  16. Paul Hogan and the myth of the white Aussie bloke
  17. Does your mental state affect recovery from illness and disease? We asked five experts
  18. politicians use it to discredit media, and journalists need to fight back
  19. China's military might is much closer to the US than you probably think
  20. what each of us can do to reduce our carbon footprint
  21. Feeling flight shame? Try quitting air travel and catch a sail boat
  22. The UK Labour Party wants to abolish private schools – could we do that in Australia?
  23. Another Australian PM finds a phone call with Trump can land you on the sticky paper
  24. 0.75% is a record low, but don't think for a second the Reserve Bank has finished cutting the cash rate
  25. control of the global computer-chip industry
  26. Is there such thing as an addictive personality?
  27. experimental Australian films as poetic diary entries
  28. Winter storms are speeding up the loss of Arctic sea ice
  29. how do scientists know evolution is real?
  30. Tens of thousands of tuna-attracting devices are drifting around the Pacific
  31. Fiji’s ancient hill forts and what we can learn from them
  32. Gonski’s vision of 'personalised learning' will stifle creativity and lead to a generation of automatons
  33. a plan to solve our shortage of cemetery space
  34. With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new script
  35. 1 in 3 young adults are lonely – and it affects their mental health
  36. Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general's approval
  37. The AFL sells an inclusive image of itself. But when it comes to race and gender, it still has a way to go
  38. which is smarter – a blue whale or an orca?
  39. Back to Back Theatre's exciting reframing of disability
  40. Misogyny, male rage and the words men use to describe Greta Thunberg
  41. How to turn Auckland's inner city streets into public spaces people can enjoy
  42. 'Developing' rift points to growing divisions between Coalition and Labor on China
  43. Disability and single parenthood still loom large in inherited poverty
  44. 6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep
  45. What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
  46. Australia has enacted 82 anti-terror laws since 2001. But tough laws alone won’t make us safer
  47. Federal arts funding in Australia is falling, and local governments are picking up the slack
  48. Anti-rape devices may have their uses, but they don't address the ultimate problem
  49. Five questions about superannuation the government's new inquiry will need to ask
  50. 5,800 defence veterans homeless in Australia, that's more than we thought

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...