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We asked more than 2000 Australian parents how they fared in lockdown. Here’s what they said
Parents have faced unprecedented stress during the pandemic as they care for children while juggling paid work from home. However, very little...
We asked 24 women to reflect on images of ‘hot’ men – and it’s good news for those with ‘dad bods’
Since the 2012 hit film Magic Mike explored the hedonistic lifestyle of men who strip for women, popular culture has exploded with...
Cats carry diseases that can be deadly to humans, and it’s costing Australia $6 billion every year
Toxoplasmosis, cat roundworm and cat scratch disease are caused by pathogens that depend on cats – pets or feral – for part...
Note to self: A pandemic is a great time to keep a diary
A search for “Coronavirus Diary” on Google yields 910,000 results. News outlets like the Guardian, The Atlantic and The New York Times...
What happens if we don’t get vaccine? Get used to living with COVID
There are over 175 COVID-19 vaccines in development. Almost all government strategies for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic are based on the idea that...
It’s OK to be OK: How to stop feeling ‘survivor guilt’ during COVID-19
Everyone’s pandemic experience is unfolding differently. There’s no denying COVID-19 has been devastating for millions of people around the world. At the...
Retail robots aren’t the future – coronavirus made them the present
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced its single biggest investment in logistics infrastructure, spending $780 million to replace up to 1300 workers...
Why are more bald men in hospital with coronavirus? There is a reason
Two small studies published recently suggested most men hospitalised with COVID-19 are bald, generating headlines around the world. While this may sound strange, science does offer a...
High-speed rail on Australia’s east coast would increase emissions for up to 36 years
Bullet trains are back on the political agenda. As the major parties look for ways to stimulate the economy after the COVID-19...
Economists back social distancing 34-9 in new Economic Society-Conversation survey
Australian economists overwhelmingly back social distancing measures that slow the spread of coronavirus over the alternative of easing restrictions and allowing the...