Why women are more likely to have dodgy hip implants or other medical devices

Aug 12, 2019 06:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

The past year has seen wide concern about the safety of medical implants. Some of the worst scandals have involved devices for women, such as textured breast implants with links to cancer, and transvaginal mesh implants,...

Chinese propaganda goes tech-savvy to reach a new generation

Aug 12, 2019 06:13 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Politics

Earlier this year, a new app was launched in China to put the patriotism of Chinese citizens to the test. Named Study Xi to Strengthen the Nation, the app quizzes users on all things related to President Xi Jinping his...

Here's how tech giants profit from invading our privacy

Aug 12, 2019 06:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Heres how tech giants profit from invading our privacy, and how we can start taking it back Australias consumer watchdog has recommended major changes to our consumer protection and privacy laws. If these reforms are...

If you have a low ATAR, you could earn more doing a VET course than a uni degree – if you're a man

Aug 12, 2019 06:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in recent days that TAFE is as good as university, and in many cases leads to better pay. TAFE plays a vital role, but for most university students, a TAFE course is not going to...

Dutton directive gives journalists more breathing space, but not whistleblowers

Aug 12, 2019 06:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

In light of the ministerial direction issued to the Australian Federal Police by the Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on August 9, it would be a spectacular contradiction in policy if the Australian Federal Polices...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bakkt's Futures As Catalyst For Bullish Bitcoin

Aug 09, 2019 06:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bakkts collaboration with the ICEs leading futures exchange and clearing infrastructure to bring physical delivery futures contracts to market participants in 30 countries. They are now gearing up for the launch date...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Heads-up on Bakkt’s Launch of BTC Futures in Q3

Aug 08, 2019 09:08 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The ICE-backed start-up, Bakkts beta-testing for its much-anticipated Bitcoin futures contracts went through successfully in the recent past as per theannouncementsof Mr. Adam White, the COO ofcryptocurrency platform...