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Greens’ election hubris – how the minor party lost its way and now its leader
The Greens will be searching for a new way forward and now a new leader, with Adam Bandt conceding he has lost his seat.
Recycling asphalt pavement can help the environment − now scientists are putting the safety of recycled pavement to the test
Engineers came up with a set of tests to make sure reclaimed asphalt pavement resists skidding and sliding when wet.
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Despite how much humans rely on insects, our actions are reducing their populations in many parts of the world. A recent ...
Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?
District attorneys do not make laws, but they have a lot of leeway to decide who gets charged and with what crimes.
Secrets of the Thames: mudlarking treasures showcase history of London’s river and the people who scour its banks
Secrets of the Thames, a new exhibition at the London Museum Docklands presents an insight into the fascinating world of ...
Black students are increasingly less likely to get a first or 2:1 than their white peers
The awarding gap is the difference between the proportion of white and Black and ethnic minority students awarded a first ...
Russia looks to frame war as an inevitable part of life on Victory Day
Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the second world war on May 9. But while the cameras will ...
Grattan on Friday: Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals
With both the Liberals and Greens now leaderless the race is on to refresh the leadership before the new parliament sits.
Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
Atmospheric COâ‚‚ concentrations are surging, even as emissions level out. Natural carbon sinks are showing signs of faltering ...
‘Everyone lives in fear’: trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer
Kashmir is one of the most heavily militarised places in the world. In recent weeks, Kashmiris have been subjected to ...
New taxes on super didn’t get much attention in the election campaign. But they could be tricky to implement
As a result, an SMSF facing a large unrealised capital gain, say from an increase in property values, may not have sufficient ...
Australia is set to be a renewables nation. After Labor’s win, there’s no turning back
Under a Labor government, coal and gas have a fast-declining role to play in Australia’s energy mix – and nuclear has none at ...