The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films. But the undead have an old, rich and varied history

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The history of the dead or, more precisely, the history of the livings fascination with the dead is an intriguing one. As a researcher of the supernatural, Im often pulled aside at conferences or at the school gate, and...

Degrowth and fashion: how upcycling innovators show us how to rethink and reuse waste

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Every year, some 100 billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92 million tonnes of clothing waste end up in landfills. Given this enormous amount of waste, it is logical to think that the only way forward is to degrow...

What makes some people self-censor while others speak out? Podcast

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Faced with the choice in their daily lives, their work or their politics, why do some people decide to keep quiet, to censor themselves in anticipatory obedience, even if theyre not ordered to do so? In this episode of The...

Anti-ageing drug rapamycin extends life as effectively as restricting calories – new research

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For centuries, humans have searched for ways to extend life. Alchemists never found the philosophers stone, but scientists have consistently shown that a longer life can be attained by eating less at least in certain lab...

Neanderthal extinction: a space physicist reopens the debate

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Neanderthals have long been the subject of intense scientific debate. This is largely because we still lack clear answers to some of the big questions about their existence and supposed disappearance. One of the latest...

Grattan on Friday: Sussan Ley has her first big outing with the national media next week, so here are some questions for her

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On Wednesday, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will front the National Press Club. So why is that a big deal? For one thing, her predecessor Peter Dutton never appeared there as opposition leader. For another, its a formidable...

The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence

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When shots rang out in Minnesota, targeting state Democratic politicians, the headlines quickly followed a familiar script: a mentally unstable suspect and the well-worn label lone gunman. According to media reports, the...