What is the secret to being good at maths? 23 October 2015. Maths stars are made, not born, argue Steson Lo and Professor Sally Andrews. There is a common belief that Asians are naturally gifted at maths. Asian countries like Singapore and Japan
Good laws create freedom, not a nanny state. 14 October 2015. Good legislation creates greater freedom, rather than impeding it, argue Paul Griffiths and Roger Magnusson. Australia is facing a push from Libertarian politicians and market
Clean your way to happiness: unpacking the decluttering craze. 14 January 2016. Decluttering can be seen as a form of distancing yourself from things that often have negative connotations: disorder, dirt, deviance, hoarding, and the kinds of people
Are today's standards for being a 'real man' leading to violence against women? 8 October 2015. Evidence increasingly shows violence against women could be the consequence of beliefs about what it means to be a "real man", write Stefano Verrelli and
Data initiative a breakthrough but it’s not all smooth sailing. 1 September 2015. Data is the digital currency of our world and if managed well it can be used to unlock new sources of economic value, provide fresh insights and deliver better
Manage forests to help limit bushfire disasters. 5 January 2016. Reflecting on the loss of a home in Victoria Professor Mark Adams believes the surrounding forest could be better managed. Fuel reduction in the vast forests behind the communities
Like or loathe racing, thereâ s no avoiding Australiaâ s Melbourne Cup. But the question we are asking is: does horse racing need what is called a â social licenceâ to operate? University of Sydney Professors from Veterinary Science and
Legacy from the past could help save Port Kembla steel plant. 9 October 2015. We must learn from the past on how to adapt to change to sustain Port Kembla, argues Professor John Buchanan. The steel industry will only be a small contributor to "jobs
Extreme heat is threatening our coral reef ecosystems, writes Professor Emma Johnston and her co-authors about the damage they're seeing on the Great Barrier Reef..
Australian elections not as good as you think. 7 April 2016. We might have a reputation for fair and free elections, but how well do Australian elections fare when compared to other countries? Professor Rodney Smith and Dr Ferran Martinez i Coma