Denim and revolution: Belarus Free Theatre's Generation Jeans resonates
Aug 14, 2018 04:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment
Review: Generation Jeans in Melbourne. With two of their founding members in exile, it is little wonder that The Belarus Free theatre create provocative theatrical works that blend the grammar of political action with...
'Conservative turn' will continue in Indonesian presidential election next year
Aug 14, 2018 03:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The recent announcement of President Joko Jokowi Widodos running mate in his re-election bid suggests the continued strong influence of conservative groups over politics in the worlds largest Muslim population. A...
What elephants' unique brain structures suggest about their mental abilities
Aug 13, 2018 15:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Conservationists have designated August 12 as World Elephant Day to raise awareness about conserving these majestic animals. Elephants have many engaging features, from their incredibly dexterous trunks to their memory...
Aug 13, 2018 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
A survey of adolescents carried out by researchers at Coventry University has shown that than less than half of e-cigarette users knew that vape products contain nicotine or that they are addictive, raising the possibility...
Does rudeness have a legitimate place in politics? The case for and against
Aug 13, 2018 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views
We live in an age of rude politicians. In the US, Donald Trump has periodically monopolised the headlines since 2015 with his rude and obnoxious behaviour, often showcased via Twitter or at international summits, where he...
Many NGO workers on the ground don't speak the local language – new research
Aug 13, 2018 15:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views
After the Oxfam sexual exploitation scandal in Haiti hit the headlines earlier this year, 22 aid agencies published an open letter declaring that they would take every step to right our wrongs and eradicate abuse in our...
Evolution is getting a rethink after scientists take a closer look at Earth's first animals
Aug 13, 2018 15:27 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
When did animals originate? In research published in the journal Palaeontology, we show that this question is answered by Cambrian period fossils of a frond-like sea creature called Stromatoveris psygmoglena. The...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects