Analysis
Pill Testing
Pragmatism, morality and the social science of pill testing
Critics of pill testing fear it will create a false sense of security that leads to more people taking more drugs. But the evidence says otherwise.
- by Liam Mannix
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How Victoria’s pill tests will work – both in the lab and at music festivals
Legislation to allow a pill-testing trial will be introduced to Victorian parliament on Tuesday. The government wants the first mobile sites up and running for the summer festival season.
- by Liam Mannix and Rachel Eddie
Her stomach ached. A subconscious suggestion helped it heal
Hypnosis is often associated with silly stunts, but medicine is now starting to embrace it, spurred on by studies showing it can help with chronic pain – even if we don’t understand why.
- by Liam Mannix
Mice follow their noses. To stop them damaging crops, farmers are turning to smell
What if a mouse couldn’t smell the wheatgerm it feeds on? What if a feral cat couldn’t smell the native bird it hunted?
- by Liam Mannix
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Science
Concerns raised over Australians doing research on ethnic minorities in China
Australian researchers have collaborated with Chinese colleagues on several studies involving Uyghurs in Xinjiang, but this has thrown up questions about consent and ethics.
- by Liam Mannix
Overwhelming or overblown? Making sense of evidence for breastfeeding
The health advice is clear. A stack of published evidence shows the benefits and most experts agree – but some scientists are sceptical. Here’s why.
- by Liam Mannix
Coalition has beef with Anthony Albanese’s live export joke
The PM learnt the hard way farmers are no laughing matter.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
Coalition has beef with prime minister’s live export joke
A seemingly innocuous remark by Anthony Albanese was swooped on by the federal opposition.
- by Liam Mannix and Kishor Napier-Raman
Meet the Rolls-Royce driving entrepreneur with a flair for social media
Gold Coast entrepreneur and luxury car lover Manu Kala has a knack for hiring former politicians.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
‘Sassy little taco’: Emerging entrepreneur likes rolling with the Libs
Maninderjit “Mannu” Kala has expensive tastes and hobnobs in high circles. He’s also got some snappy motivational messages.
- by Liam Mannix and Kishor Napier-Raman
Dutton pairs with Rinehart in billionaire boot battle
RM Williams, owned by mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, dominated the footwear of federal MPs. Then Gina Rinehart bought a rival bootmaker.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Liam Mannix
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