Being aware of terminal lucidity, when some people with dementia suddenly becoming lucid, can help loved ones understand it’s part of the dying process.
For women, there’s no option of distinguishing or opting out – no woman ever gets to say, “Not me”. We’re all faced daily with the weight of relentless misogyny that infects every part of our world.
The PALM scheme has some problematic elements, and there are mixed feelings about it within Pacific Island countries.
Despite signs that inflation is levelling off, Australians could feel the health impacts of high prices for some time.
Almost a year on from the Therapeutic Goods Administration removing restrictions on prescribing and dispensing the medical abortion pill, it’s still unclear whether the move has achieved its goal.
It’s a “national crisis”, and almost $1 billion of initiatives have been announced to combat it, but these measures don’t address the foundational issues that have seen gendered violence marginalised.
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
Are we becoming more rude, or does it just feel that way? Experts discuess the fundamental aspects of civility and its impact on society.
Discover how escapism, from TV to games, offers a vital break from daily life and fuels hope.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
We need to explore solutions to the challenges that culturally-diverse musicians face navigating the Australian music industry.
A domestic violence disclosure scheme is a resource people can check to find out if a particular person has a documented history of domestic violence, but how well does it work?
The potential risk of brain injury playing sport is well-documented, but less-known is the effects of intimate partner violence on the brain. New research is aiming to change that.
As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely-populated cities.
It’s time to ditch colonial thinking and listen to the wisdom of Indigenous peoples to advance health and wellbeing, and to forge a sustainable planetary future.
To counter some of the harmful influences of Andrew Tate and others, we need long-term, critical, and transformational approaches embedded within both curricula and school cultures.
New study findings reveal higher levels of school belonging at the age of 15 to 16 were associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress in young adulthood.
There are deeply concerning social trends playing out in our schools that Australian schools aren’t adequately equipped to deal with. The time is long overdue for actions that will build a whole-of-government response to solve these issues.
Recently, more than 150 first-year Monash University students travelled to Fiji for two weeks of deep cultural immersion and learning.
Vietnam is poised to play a significant role in the Indo-Pacific region’s decarbonisation. Now is the time for Australia to strengthen its strategic relationship with the country, and the broader Southeast Asia region.
Australians want government to act on climate change, but not necessarily now, or in their neighbourhood. How can governments resolve this dilemma?
Three consecutive extremely low sea ice summers strengthens the case for a new regime in Antarctic sea ice.
Australia must utilise its comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN to share knowledge and advance areas for collaboration, to accelerate the energy transition and green economy.
Research shows that societal cooperation, typical in humans, is also found in the tiny songbird found in our local parks and gardens.
A new study finds major holes in our ability to ensure the protection for conservation areas is maintained or improved.
Despite Australia being under the influence of a strong El Niño, above-average sea-surface temperatures are fuelling multiple cyclones off the northeast Queensland coast.
Being susceptible to visual illusions is part and parcel of life not just for humans, but many other species – including bees.
Low-income customers who qualify for subsidised rates are five times more likely to use shared e-scooters and e-bikes for daily travel. People with disabilities also value them.
Deepfakes are threatening privacy and security, and while detection methods using deep learning aim to combat the problem, there’s a long way to go.
Beyond offering enhanced protection, “self-healing” rubber gloves could significantly contribute to the reduction of waste, resource consumption, and overall environmental impact.
Why did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse? And, just as importantly, how might we make other bridges more safe against such collapse?
A new tool boosts the aim of providing a consistent accounting framework for measurement and tracking of the carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production.
A Different Lens is a documentary series that draws on the unique perspectives of academic and industry leaders on the world's most pressing issues.
Does our inherent embrace of technology that makes our lives easier have the potential to threaten our very way of being?
We tend to think of “psychedelics” as illegal, mind-altering substances, but they might just be the key to unlocking a revolution in mental health treatment.
A Different Lens: While it’s easy to dwell on the darker elements of contemporary global politics, we should all remember that positive change is also afoot.
If we get a drug for every disease and we put people on a cocktail of drugs when they're 70 years old so that they can live to 110 instead of 100, is that a good thing or not?
There are things we need to unlearn, learn and relearn about conditions for living together on this planet in just, equitable and sustainable ways.
The video gaming industry is booming. A Different Lens looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly side of gaming, and the industry's future.
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