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Before coronavirus, China was falsely blamed for spreading smallpox. Racism played a role then, too

  • Written by: Ari Larissa Heinrich, Professor of Chinese Literature and Media, Australian National University
Before coronavirus, China was falsely blamed for spreading smallpox. Racism played a role then, tooRoman Pilipey/EPA

Spitting. Name-calling. Physical assaults. The outbreak of COVID-19 has coincided with a dramatic escalation in racially motivated incidents towards people of Asian descent around the world.

US President Donald Trump has fuelled these attacks with his strident criticisms of China’s handling of the pandemic, unsubstantiated...

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Researchers use 'pre-prints' to share coronavirus results quickly. But that can backfire

  • Written by: Danny Kingsley, Visiting Fellow, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
Researchers use 'pre-prints' to share coronavirus results quickly. But that can backfireShutterstock

As the world scrambles to understand COVID-19, multiple studies seem to offer a cure or new risk factor for the disease, only to be disproven a short time later.

One sensational news story claimed people with type A blood were more likely to catch the coronavirus. The story was soon debunked.

A common factor in these stories is the...

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Carriageworks was in trouble before coronavirus

  • Written by: Caroline Wake, Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance, UNSW
Carriageworks was in trouble before coronavirusAAP/Dan Himbrechts

This week news broke that Carriageworks – Australia’s largest contemporary multi-arts centre – had gone into voluntary administration.

It’s sad but not surprising, as the organisation was struggling even in regular trading conditions. COVID-19 is not so much the spark, as the accelerant on a slow-burning...

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3 times Michael Moore's film Planet of the Humans gets the facts wrong (and 3 times it gets them right)

  • Written by: Ian Lowe, Emeritus Professor, School of Science, Griffith University
3 times Michael Moore's film Planet of the Humans gets the facts wrong (and 3 times it gets them right)planetofthehumans.com

Documentary maker Michael Moore’s latest offering, Planet of the Humans, rightly argues that infinite growth on a finite planet is “suicide”. But the film’s bogus claims threaten to overshadow that message.

Planet of the Humans is directed and narrated by longtime Moore collaborator Jeff Gibbs. It makes...

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  2. Museums are losing millions every week but they are already working hard to preserve coronavirus artefacts
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  4. Cities will endure, but urban design must adapt to coronavirus risks and fears
  5. Bank dividends are bare. Here's why some shareholders hate it more than they should
  6. 1 in 5 Aussies over 45 live with chronic pain, but there are ways to ease the suffering
  7. COVID crisis has produced many negatives but some positives too, including confidence in governments: ANU study
  8. Albanese would have no excuse for an Eden-Monaro loss after Coalition high flyers implode
  9. Nev Power on the role of business in a post-coronavirus world
  10. Does nicotine protect us against coronavirus?
  11. Carriageworks is my home away from home
  12. IVF is changing now clinics have reopened. Here's what to expect during the coronavirus pandemic
  13. Coronavirus hasn't killed globalisation – it proves why we need it
  14. Playing with the 'new normal' of life under coronavirus
  15. Why self-determination is vital for Indigenous communities to beat coronavirus
  16. Coronavirus has boosted telehealth care in mental health, so let's keep it up
  17. The COVIDSafe bill doesn't go far enough to protect our privacy. Here's what needs to change
  18. 5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting
  19. Beyond travel, a trans-Tasman bubble is an opportunity for Australia and NZ to reduce dependence on China
  20. modern globalisation has its roots in ancient trade networks
  21. an ancient lake in the Murray-Darling has yielded its secrets
  22. how the climate impact of beef compares with plant-based alternatives
  23. Isaac Newton invented calculus in self-isolation during the Great Plague. He didn't have kids to look after
  24. The PM wants to fast-track mega-projects for pandemic recovery. Here's why that’s a bad idea
  25. Coronavirus 'news fatigue' starts to bite for Australians in lockdown
  26. Universities have gone from being a place of privilege to a competitive market. What will they be after coronavirus?
  27. Juggling the curves as we ease the COVID restrictions
  28. Eden-Monaro opens wounds in Nationals, with Barilaro attack on McCormack
  29. Aged care visitor guidelines balance residents' rights and coronavirus risk – but may be hard to implement
  30. Why a trans-Tasman travel bubble makes a lot of sense for Australia and New Zealand
  31. why shifting to judge-alone trials is a flawed approach to criminal justice
  32. Dorothea Tanning - an unusual surrealist with an unique female gaze
  33. Pacific governments accused of using coronavirus crisis as cover for media crackdown
  34. Millions of products have been 3D printed for the coronavirus pandemic – but they bring risks
  35. We can't let coronavirus kill our cities. Here's how we can save urban life
  36. Is slowing Australia's population growth really the best way out of this crisis?
  37. Yes, it is time to rethink our immigration intake – to put more focus on families
  38. Mary Shelley’s The Last Man is a prophecy of life in a global pandemic
  39. New findings show Australian sheep face dangerous heat stress on export ships
  40. The darknet – a wild west for fake coronavirus 'cures'? The reality is more complicated (and regulated)
  41. Why do women gain weight during menopause?
  42. does spraying the streets work against coronavirus?
  43. Josh Frydenberg warns against Australia turning protectionist after COVID
  44. Can you get the COVID-19 coronavirus twice?
  45. 5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
  46. how coronavirus is reshaping how we see ourselves and the world around us
  47. every photograph tells a virtual story
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  49. Reclaiming the streets? We all can have a say in the 'new normal' after coronavirus
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