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The state of the science in an age of cannabis liberalisation

From our archives: As more jurisdictions legalise cannabis, what do we really know about the effects of weed?

Politics & Society

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Dynamics of Scandal: On facilitating, denying and covering up institutional child sex abuse

From our archives: How can perpetrators hide for so long and at what point does rumour become scandal?

Environment

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Podcast

Fume with a view: consumer products and your indoor air quality

From our archives: What are the hidden hazards of everyday fragrances?

Health & Medicine

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Podcast

From pole to pole: Treating bipolar disorder

From our archives: research psychiatrist Professor Allan Young discusses bipolar disorder and potential new treatments

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Is the world suffering from treaty fatigue?

International Court of Justice jurist James Crawford on the diminishing appetite of nation states to join new or remain in established international agreements

Business & Economics

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Podcast

What are the keys to a successful urban innovation district?

Walkability and human networking are among the essential ingredients in creative ecosystems popping up in cities across the globe

Health & Medicine

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Podcast

Towards cancer care that listens to patients

Oncologist Dr Lidia Schapira on how responding to cancer patients’ cognitive and emotional experiences is an important part of treatment

Politics & Society

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The rise and reach of transnational policing

Criminologist Ben Bowling on how policing is increasingly crossing national borders, chasing globalised crime and cyber offenses, and raising questions about governance and public accountability

Health & Medicine

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Podcast

Coming to grips with a ‘silent killer’

Viral hepatitis is a hidden epidemic with significant public health consequences

Health & Medicine

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Why feeling pain is key to our happiness

Psychologist Brock Bastian on the curious benefit of unpleasantness to our pursuit of pleasure