Is it Time to Open Up to Open Data?
Open data is already impacting the way we do research. But many people are not aware of what open data is or the impact this could have on research. Kirstin Leslie investigates.
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Reform the Extractive Nature of Scientific Practice
Researchers must be accountable to the public that provide their funding. Danko Antolovic proposes steps to improve that accountability.
The Age of Unenlightenment
In the age of fake news and distorted truth, Maisie Keogh investigates how we can burst the filter bubble and begin to think critically about the news we read.
#VaccinesWork
With more ‘shots’ fired at anti-vaxxers in Australia, Stephanie Cumberworth takes a jab at explaining the benefits of vaccination.
A Contraceptive Perspective
Is it time to leave our contraception preconceptions at the door? Kirstin Leslie investigates the the bad press around contraceptives.
PETase: The Earth’s Spring Clean?
Callum Maxwell explores the issue of plastic waste and the biological tools that could help to handle it.
DIY Gene Therapy: A New Trend in Biohacking
Sonya dives into the world of gene therapy, exploring a new trend in biohacking, DIY gene therapy, and its implications.
Shark Attacks, Ice Creams, and the Randomised Trial
Sara Cameron explains why we should read between the headlines with a critical lens to learn the truth behind cause and effect claims in science.
