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Editor's note
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We can already see the impact of climate change in our food chain. The quality, quantity and nutritional value of some of our favourite foods are being affected. Heatwaves are killing cattle, wine grapes are ripening early, and growing patterns for wheat are changing. As weather patterns change, we will need to adapt. As Elisabeth Vogel writes in the first of our new series on climate and food, this requires new strategies, animal breeds, and modes of work.
And research shows that younger is not always better when it comes to learning a second language - it all depends on how the language is being learned.
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Josh Nicholas
Acting Deputy Editor, Energy & Environment
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Top story
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Cows don’t do well in the heat.
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Elisabeth Vogel, University of Melbourne; Christin Meyer, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Richard Eckard, University of Melbourne
As the climate changes and extreme weather effects become are common, cattle and other livestock are becoming more stressed.
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Education
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Warren Midgley, University of Southern Queensland
The classroom setting is better for early teenagers, while self-guided language learning is better for adults.
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Politics + Society
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James Walter, Monash University
Riven by dispute about the idea of liberalism espoused by Robert Menzies, and increasingly at risk of fracture, a once great party is in turmoil.
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Andrew Martin, UNSW
As retirement looms for elite sportspeople, there is a need to prepare for the transition to post-sport life. But there are also important things to consider for transition long before this.
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Colin Brown, Griffith University
Jokowi’s visit was a good deal shorter than the one planned for last year. But it did highlight several important issues in the bilateral relationship.
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Business + Economy
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Yin Paradies, Deakin University; Amanuel Elias, Deakin University
Workplace cultural diversity and productivity are closely related. But the potential benefits can only be realised if organisations foster a conducive atmosphere for their diverse workforce.
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David Tuffley, Griffith University
The number of "knowledge workers" in Australia is rising but they present a unique challenge to managers.
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Science + Technology
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Ozgur Dedehayir, Queensland University of Technology; Tomi Nokelainen, Åbo Akademi University
Nokia's decision to revise an old mobile phone classic should appeal to a movement of people who prefer to play with the older technologies.
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Health + Medicine
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Bruce Baer Arnold, University of Canberra
A pirated movie won't kill you, but a counterfeit blood-thinner might. Australia needs stronger laws and tougher enforcement to counter fake drugs.
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Lee-Fay Low, University of Sydney
Older Australians needing extra help at home with bathing or gardening can now choose who provides that service. So what do you need to know before choosing a new service for yourself or a family member?
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Environment + Energy
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Karl Braganza, Australian Bureau of Meteorology; Acacia Pepler, Australian Bureau of Meteorology; David Jones, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
As the planet warms, the amount of moisture in the atmosphere is increasing. This will cause a lot more heavy rainfall, even in areas that are becoming drier.
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