Overcoming vaccination myths: Could addressing the facts during prenatal visits help?
Misinformation and rumors abound on many health topics, but particularly in regards to childhood vaccinations.
What kind of prime minister will Scott Morrison be?
Scott Morrison remains an intriguing, and polarising, figure on the Liberal Party front-bench. Morrison has been described as relentless, ambitious, and hard-line, although these labels only give us some clues to his personal politics, and ultimately his political agenda.
Trump's coal plan – neither clean nor affordable
Looking at the policy changes announced in the last 17 months by the Trump administration, one would think there is no such thing as climate change.
Why PepsiCo is splashing out US$3.2 billion on SodaStream
PepsiCo announced it would acquire SodaStream for US$3.2 billion, a 10% premium on SodaStream’s stock price and a 100% increase since the beginning of 2018.
Companies keep slashing jobs, but new technologies won't replace good management
As technology improves, it’s tempting for company executives to slash jobs that are “standard” and “routine”, making them easy to automate. But research shows focusing on improving management practices will do more to improve companies’ bottom lines.
Brexit: yes, constituencies have moved to Remain, and here's why that could matter
Much excitement has been created by an analysis of YouGov polling data released by the anti-Brexit Best for Britain campaign. The reality, however, was more prosaic.
The secret to Aldi's success is choosing what not to do
Dick Smith has laid the blame for closing his Australian-made processed food lines squarely at the feet of Aldi Australia.
Facebook begins to shift from being a free and open platform into a responsible public utility
When Facebook recently removed several accounts for trying to influence the 2018 midterm elections, it was the company’s latest move acknowledging the key challenge facing the social media giant.
Bitcoin's rollercoaster ride reflects the biggest issue facing cryptocurrencies -- Regulation
The rollercoaster of cryptocurrency pricing is on the downward slope again. Bitcoin has fallen by a quarter in the past month, with other large currencies such as Ethereum and Ripple down more than 40%. So where does this latest bout of losses leave cryptocurrencies?
Wearing an ill-fitting bra isn't just uncomfortable, it's bad for your health
Wearing the wrong size bra is not only uncomfortable, it can cause a range of health problems.
Madonna: pop's superlative shapeshifter turns 60 with style
This is what Madonna is known for – at best she’s an alchemist, repackaging signifiers from the fringes of popular culture, transforming them into nuggets of commercial gold.
Changes to the Constitution may boost, not weaken, South African property rights
The South African government’s plan to change the constitution to mention land expropriation without compensation could, ironically, end up strengthening the property rights on which investment depends.
Research suggests bigger banks are worse for customers
Recent research from economists at the United States Federal Reserve suggests this problem is not unique to Australia. If true, this supports the argument that larger financial institutions should be broken up or face more regulatory scrutiny.
Small business owners are getting a new incentive to sell to their employees
The federal government just made it a lot easier to form an employee-owned business.
Finance drives everything — including your insecurity at work
There’s a common link between the many things that have promoted insecurity at work: the growth of franchising; labour hire; contracting out; spin-off firms; outsourcing; global supply chains; the gig economy; and so on. It’s money.
Walmart tried to make sustainability affordable - Here's what happened
What would it take for Walmart to be that company, at our best, all the time?
Turnbull beats Abbott over NEG, now Frydenberg has to win Victoria
Malcolm Turnbull has secured a decisive party room victory over Tony Abbott, taking the government’s signature National Energy Guarantee policy another step towards implementation.
Health Check: why do we get nose bleeds?
Nose bleeds, or epistaxes, are often a mystery to the 60% of us who have had at least one in our lifetime. Suddenly, and without obvious cause, bright red blood starts streaming from one nostril.
Ageing in human cells successfully reversed in the lab
In a latest experiment, we have reversed the ageing of human cells, which could provide the basis for future anti-degeneration drugs.
The case for boosting WNBA player salaries
As someone who has studied the WNBA for years, I’ve been excited to witness, over the course of this season, continued growth in viewership and attendance, along with sponsorship revenue.
The Taj Mahal is wasting away, and it may soon hit the point of no return
A mixture of pollution and poor management has now burdened the Taj Mahal with a 24-hour layer of yellowy-brown.
Ebola returns to Congo for the 10th time: here's what we know
Barely a week after declaring the end of the ninth Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), officials announced another in the North Kivu and Ituri Provinces, in the eastern part of the country.
Why Elon Musk should take Tesla private
Elon Musk has announced that he is thinking of taking Tesla private, eight years after the automaker’s initial public offering. The news immediately created a buzz in financial markets and Tesla’s share price soared.
Apple's $1 trillion value doesn't mean it's the 'biggest' company
What exactly defines a “megacompany”? And what would make it so powerful that it needs dismantling, like “Ma Bell” back in the 1980s?
If Indian cricket can't get rid of corruption, the world game may be stumped
India, which dominates world cricket, is embroiled in a bitter battle over how it runs its domestic sport. The turbulence dates back to when the country’s supreme court issued a set of recommendations several years ago, designed to reform Indian cricket from top to bottom.
What is insider trading, the crime Rep. Chris Collins was charged with?
The arrest of Congressman Chris Collins shines light on one of the sexier crimes that the securities laws has to offer: insider trading.
Huawei achieves number 2 position in the global smartphone market
Latest market research from Canalys, IDC and Strategy Analytics affirms Huawei’s achievement in Q2 2018.
Why small businesses really do struggle to understand red tape
Regulations are a part of everyday life. They cover everything from the cost and quality of the things we buy, to conditions of employment and the way our homes are constructed. Yet most of the time they go unnoticed.
Why 'Nigerian Prince' scams continue to dupe us
With cryptocurrency fraud and IRS scams making headlines, I had thought Nigerian email schemes were a thing of the past, akin to the bygone days when a scammer might offer to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge.
Stem cell transplants to be used in treating Crohn’s disease
A new trial to assess the benefits and safety of stem cell transplantation for treatment-resistant Crohn’s disease has started. The researchers will use stem cells to “reboot” the immune system so that it is more responsive to existing drugs used to treat the disease.