Hunting for living fossils in Indonesian waters
A new centre in Indonesia is dedicated to studying the curious and ancient Coelacanth.
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Why don’t Australians see nuclear as a climate change solution?
In a paper recently published in Energy Policy, we (along with another colleague from Cardiff University in Wales) reported our survey of Australians’ opinions about nuclear energy and global climate change…
Japan turns to floating solar islands as it seeks to end reliance on nuclear power
Two companies in Japan recently announced they are to begin building two huge solar power islands that will float on reservoirs. This follows Kagoshima solar power plant, the country’s largest, which opened…
This time is different: Australia’s tourist numbers may take years to recover
Australia’s tourism sector has been hit hard by bushfires and coronavirus. The are good reasons to think it may take a lot longer than in the past for the numbers to bounce back.
Wolves, boar and other wildlife defy contamination to make a comeback at Chernobyl
Elk, deer and wolves are becoming increasingly common in Chernobyl.
What Sanae Takaichi’s popularity among women says about gender equality in Japan
Many women find the prime minister’s long hours relatable, but this risks normalising the gendered stereotypes many women quietly endure on a daily basis.
To understand energy prices we must look at the global picture
The recent round of impending energy price rises by the UK’s “Big Six” energy suppliers has predictably caused widespread uproar and frustration. Accusations are flying around with government, opposition…
Surviving nuclear disasters depends on stronger communications networks
Communications networks are a crucial part of any disaster planning. Resilient communications systems determine how effective emergency responses can be.
There’s a long and devastating history behind the proposal for a nuclear waste dump in South Australia
The thinking behind the idea of a dump near Whyalla goes back 60 years.
Why are dead and dying seabirds washing up on our beaches in their hundreds?
Muttonbird ‘wrecks’ are becoming more common. Despite speculation about many possible causes, the evidence points to changes in the Arctic ocean ecosystem from where the birds migrate to Australia.
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