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Kathomi Gatwiri, Southern Cross University
Each year an estimated 100 000 women have complications during childbirth which leave them with obstetric vaginal fistula.
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Environment + Energy
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Wolfgang Wüster, Bangor University
New study confirms fears that the island's native wildlife can be poisoned by introduced Asian toads.
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Dave McGarvie, The Open University; Rebecca Williams, University of Hull
Pyroclastic flows are biggest danger in these eruptions.
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Health + Medicine
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Beth Gott, Monash University
At least half the food eaten by the first Australians came from plants. And in terms of medicines, many different parts of plants were used.
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Victoria Grieves, University of Sydney
Traditional Aboriginal healers are recognised as having special facilities for healing in childhood and are encouraged to develop their skills. They are often taught by their grandparents.
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Rosemary Stanton, UNSW
A new ad campaign from Coca-Cola shows they're trying to push a "sugar in moderation" line, while many of their products still contain far too much.
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Politics + Society
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Jacob Mundy, Colgate University
Libya’s proposed elections and any subsequent interim government will fail if the country’s challenges aren’t addressed.
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