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Pork-barrelling should be banned and grant process overhauled, report for Icac says

Law expert Prof Anne Twomey calls for grants to be made on merit and based on clear criteria

The Guardian - AU

High doses of medical cannabis have no effect on driving, according to a new study

In the UK it is classified as a food supplement as it is illegal to market the substance as a health product

Wales Online

Uni voyage maps our tsunami risk

UNIVERSITY of Newcastle marine scientists and students are among those onboard CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator for a five week voyage to investigate the causes and consequences of submarine landslides and deep-marine canyons along Australia's eastern edge.

Newcastle Herald

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Calls for better pain management for women choosing IUD as contraception

Every year, thousands of women in Australia choose an IUD as a form of contraception but many, like Jess Holmes, say they were unprepared for the pain associated with the procedure and more needs to be done.

ABC News

Cannabis prescribed for many ailments

'There is a clear, unmet need for effective drug treatments.'

Newcastle Herald

Hopes for 'variant-proof' COVID-19 vaccine

Sydney University is hoping to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that will protect against all known variants of concern, as well as future strains of the virus.

AAP

Consortium with Bharat Biotech to get $19.3 mn. for ‘futuristic’ jab

Funding is to support development of a ‘variant-proof’ vaccine candidate

The Hindu

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AFL trying to ‘divide and conquer’ over brain bank endorsement, concussion expert says

Dr Adrian Cohen says league’s hesitation to choose Australian Sports Brain Bank shows it is overlooking its ‘specific expertise’

The Guardian - AU

What passengers can expect on Qantas' longest commercial flight in the world

Qantas' A350-1000 futuristic jets will soon fly Australians halfway around the world without a stopover. This is what people spending more than 19 hours in one between Sydney and London can expect to see.

ABC News

Interest rate rise: who makes the high-stakes decision and how does it get made?

The RBA is considering raising the official cash rate for the first time since 2010 and the outcome will have big ramifications for the federal election

The Guardian - AU

University of Sydney fined over nuclear scanner sent to Newcastle

The NSW Land and Environment Court has fined the university for its disposal of a medical scanner in 2019.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney uni fined for radioactive disposal

The NSW environmental watchdog has fined the University of Sydney with a $61,000 fine for not properly disposing of the radioactive parts of a medical scanner.

AAP

Breed stereotypes not good predictors of dog behaviour, gene study and owner survey suggest

While it is tempting to attribute the behaviour of our canine companions to their breed, new research suggests there is far more to it.

ABC News

Giant tube slides and broken legs: why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

Child’s play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and picking yourself up again are crucial life lessons. But children also need to be protected from severe and lifelong injury.

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Want to live a sustainable and cool life? Choose more fans and less AC

According to a new study by the University of Sydney, electric fans are an effective and sustainable choice to circulate air indoors as compared to air conditioners without sacrificing comfort. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

How your morning coffee could be driving species to extinction

Report finds consumers in rich countries inadvertently driving extinction of species in poorer countries far way

The Conversation

On top of drastic emissions cuts, IPCC finds large-scale CO₂ removal from air will be "essential" to meeting targets

Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods is now “unavoidable” if the world is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, according to this week’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous Australian spears taken by James Cook to return to Sydney after 250 years

Three of four remaining Kamay spears, stolen from Gweagal men, to be displayed at Chau Chak Wing Museum for three months

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The Conversation

Chinese students are becoming more politically active in Australian elections – but it comes at a risk

Chinese international students in Australia have become more politically engaged in recent years, particularly when it comes to student politics on campus.

ABC News

'Severe increase' in pests following Queensland's flood disaster as snake, rat call-outs rise

Pest control experts are grappling with a "severe increase" in wildlife activity following Queensland's flood disaster as call-outs for rats and snakes spike across soaked parts of the state.

ABC News

This teenager says Subway ripped her off, and she's taking her fight to the Fair Work Commission

When international student Carla asked why she hadn't been paid, she was sacked. A parliamentary committee says wage theft in Australia is widespread.

ABC News

Which university is safest? This is how every Australian uni performed in a survey about sexual violence and harassment

A survey investigating sexual harassment and sexual assault among students across 39 Australian universities reveals some institutions are recording results three times the national average. All 39 universities have been collated and ranked here.

Inverse

Can animals show empathy? A biologist dives into cooperation in the animal kingdom

Biologist Ashley Ward, who heads the Animal Behavior Lab at the University of Sydney, answers questions about his new book, The Social Lives of Animals, which went on sale on March 1.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle performers recognised in HSC showcase

EIGHT Newcastle performers have been chosen to present their Higher School Certificate works at a showcase in the University of Sydney's Seymour Centre next week.

The Guardian - AU

Fish growth slowed by high temperatures and plastic chemical BPA, research finds

Scientists at University of Sydney found fish exposed to industrial chemical BPA in warmer waters need more food to reach a given size

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