Analysis
Science
The curve that (partially) explains Australia’s climate future
Wealthy countries, including Australia, seem to be charting a different course to less-well-off nations when it comes to climate emissions. Why?
- by Liam Mannix
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Even a tiny dose can kill: The lethal brew at centre of suspected Laos mass poisoning
Drinking just two teaspoons of methanol can cause blindness, while multi-organ failure and death are often the consequence of a larger dose.
- by Liam Mannix
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Coronavirus pandemic
How the Morrison government passed over an Australian company for a US pharmaceutical giant
Australia’s audit office will probe the Morrison government’s $2 billion deal with US pharmaceutical giant Moderna to set up vaccine manufacturing in Australia.
- by Paul Sakkal and Liam Mannix
University investigates papers by top Australian cancer researchers after retractions
The University of Newcastle has launched a review into several scientific papers co-authored by two leading researchers after integrity concerns were raised.
- by Liam Mannix
Corpse flower blooms in Geelong, revealing its putrid ‘dead possum’ stench
After much anticipation, Geelong’s corpse plant, which only flowers once every seven to ten years, has finally opened – but you only have 48 hours to see it.
- by Liam Mannix
This flower smells like death and blooms every 10 years. Watch it live here
To see the corpse flower is to witness to the powerful majesty – and daft absurdity – of nature. It’s about to happen in Geelong.
- by Liam Mannix
Melbourne team helped solve the mystery of a killer skin disease
A man facing likely death from his own immune system has been saved by an experimental, AI-powered therapy co-developed by a team at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
- by Liam Mannix
As it happened: PM deflects increasing scrutiny over Qantas upgrades; COVID vaccine delays ‘eroded trust’ in government
Read the national news blog for live coverage of today’s top stories.
- by Liam Mannix and Josefine Ganko
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Courts
The Age wins court battle over medicinal cannabis investigation
A judge has dismissed a bid by Australia’s largest medicinal cannabis company to force The Age to take down a story revealing allegations about the company’s cannabis referral system.
- by Liam Mannix
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Investigations
Australia’s biggest medicinal cannabis company launches legal action over news story
Montu is demanding The Age take down a story about its contentious customer referral system and reveal the sources behind it.
- by Liam Mannix
The fight to save a hidden Hollywood, only a stone’s throw from Melbourne
No one goes to Little River. Even the train station is shut. You get your coffee at the servo. And those are just some of the reasons why the locals love it.
- by Liam Mannix
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/liam-mannix-hvf7m