MIL-OSI Global: More responsive journalism – not social media ban – is needed to fight disinformation in Indonesia
Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Ika Karlina Idris, Dosen Paramadina Graduate School of Communication , Paramadina University Protests in Jakarta by supporters of former military general Prabowo Subianto, who lost the presidential election to incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, prompted the Indonesian government to temporarily limit social media access Provocateurs among protesters turned the […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: As the dust of the election settles, Australia’s wildlife still needs a pathway for recovery
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Morgain, Knowledge Broker, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University The environment was a key concern in the recent federal election. It was also a polarising one, with concerns raised about regional industries and livelihoods. But jobs and environment need not be locked in […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: The long and complicated history of Aboriginal involvement in football
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Roy Hay, Honorary Fellow, Deakin University Over the next two weekends, the Australian Football League celebrates the contribution of Indigenous peoples to the history of the game. At the same time, a new documentary will show how one of the modern Indigenous superstars of the sport, Adam […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Curious Kids: why are there waves?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Hemer, Senior Research Scientist, Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO Curious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a co-production between ABC KIDS listen and The […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Global: Sending surplus food to charity is not the way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Elaine Power, Associate Professor in Health Studies, Queen’s University, Ontario With the recent news that Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is calling for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing food loss and waste […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Global: Game of Thrones finale: The sexist treatment of the Mother of Dragons
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Stefan Dolgert, Associate Professor of Political Science, Brock University This story contains spoilers for Season 8 of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones has ended, and all is well — especially with the long-suffering Starks of Winterfell. Arya has forsaken revenge and is off to explore new […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Global: Exploration in Western Canada could hold the answer to the global helium shortage
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Scott Mundle, Assistant Professor, University of Windsor The world is currently experiencing its third major helium shortage in the past 14 years, putting science and industry at risk. Helium is a key gas used in industries like space exploration, health care and technology. While everyone is familiar with […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Global: Forget toast and oatmeal, low-carb breakfasts reduce sugar spikes in those with Type 2 diabetes
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jonathan Little, Associate Professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Keto, low-carb, low glycemic index, Mediterranean, DASH diet, low-fat: there are a dizzying array of diets claiming to optimize health. Some are based on sound science and some are not. For anyone […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Global: Indian election: Modi win delivered thanks to faith in economic growth pledges
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Associate Professor in Strategy and Innovation, University of Southampton India’s electoral colossus has re-elected Narendra Modi’s BJP party, following the largest democratic exercise in the world. India has united to put Modi back in office. This is the second time since 1971 that a majority […]
Read More →MIL-Evening Report: Population DNA testing for disease risk is coming. Here are five things to know
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Lacaze, Head, Public Health Genomics Program, Monash University DNA testing to predict disease risk has the potential to prevent disease and save lives. Yet few Australians can currently access predictive DNA testing via the health-care system. That may soon change. As technology improves, the cost of […]
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