How drag as an art form sashayed from the underground and strutted into the mainstream
Drag is an ever-evolving art form, which has emerged from underground clubs to the spotlight.
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ECU research into greenhouse gas absorption by Australian coastal ecosystems.
Smart membranes to remove microplastics from water
New internationally recognised research from ECU is developing ‘smart’ membranes to remove microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems.
Put the kettle on! How black tea may help you have a healthier life as you age
New ECU research into flavonoids shows that several daily cups of tea could help you enjoy better cardiovascular health late in life.
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'We haven't been taught about sex': teens talk about how to fix school sex education
In new interview research, young people say sex education most often occurs without discussing actual sex.
What can we learn from the marriage equality vote about supporting First Nations people during the Voice debate?
In order to combat racism and misinformation, it is vital for non-Indigenous people to have informed conversations about the referendum with those around you.
Meta just copped a A$1.9bn fine for keeping EU data in the US. But why should users care where data are stored?
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has just been hit with an eye-watering €1.2 billion fine (about A$1.9 billion) for breaches of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Unfortunately for Meta and its shareholders, earlier penalties mean it now faces a total fine amount close to A$4 billion.
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