Luis Perez is the Research Communication Coordinator at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences and the ANU College of Business and Economics.
Articles
White wine and lorazepam: the ‘innocent’ face of addiction
“I don’t even have my lorazepam. I’m going to have to drink myself to sleep.” It’s one of…
No news is unbiased but knowing this makes a difference
In a world shaken up by political polarisation – are humans any good at detecting bias? In 2003,…
Teen boys, misogyny, and violence – could Adolescence be Australia’s wake-up call?
The Netflix show Adolescence isn’t your typical binge-worthy comfort watch. The limited series, which revolves around Jamie, a…
Hail Caesar or heil Hitler? Why politicians hijack classical culture
Elon Musk, the world’s most talked-about billionaire, shocked audiences in January with a gesture reminiscent of Nazi iconography. …
Long live the king: why monarchy is still popular in the 21st century
In a world where 700 million people live in extreme poverty, 43 countries still bow to sovereign leaders. …
The death of inclusive AI? Trump’s fight against diversity intensifies
In less than three years, ChatGPT has become the oracle of modern life. Some users like to whisper…
Fragile ground and a glass ceiling: how women entrepreneurs defy the odds
Dr Samira Nazar grew up with one key goal – to make it into university. But when the…
Superstitious finances: the invisible forces guiding your investments
Starting 2025 with bold investment plans? If ASX shares are in your sights, here’s a little friendly advice:…
Big funding, big doubts: is tech money poisoning trust in science?
When COVID-19 was spreading rapidly in the US, President Donald Trump made a surreal suggestion: using bleach injections…
Defying gravity: Elise Stephenson is propelling gender equality into orbit
Some people are born knowing their purpose in life. It took Dr Elise Stephenson a few plot twists…
A new era for Indigenous gender justice
Country is everything to Dr June Oscar. The ancient limestone ranges, the black soil plains, the sacred waterholes…
‘Horrifying’ trend: women are quitting jobs due to pressure from male partners
As of the second week of November, 81 women have died violently in Australia in 2024 as a…
Can America remain a superpower with its reputation under fire?
From Hollywood blockbusters to the Super Bowl, the United States has always had a showstopping global presence. But…
Breaking down barriers, one book at a time
Some might say that staging a sit-in at the chancelry, the beating heart of the university, is a…
Kapow! Caroline Schuster is using comic books to explain the dubious business of climate based insurances
It wasn’t until she found herself lining up for a 300-metre head-to-head race on horseback that Associate Professor…
The language universe is shrinking – can we stop it?
Before 1788, the number of languages spoken in Australia was at least 300 – though experts estimate there…
Crunching numbers to preserve the Great Barrier Reef
Associate Professor Francis Hui was shooting for the stars when he realised his true path to changing the…
Should we tax the rich? Research says yes
Imagine a world where billionaires pay their fair share of taxes. While this utopian vision may seem far-fetched,…
Dr Jilda Andrews is reimagining the future of museums
When Dr Jilda Andrews first stepped into a museum collection storeroom 26 years ago, little did she know…
Will AI write the next best-seller?
While reading Virginia Woolf as an undergraduate in sunny Townsville, Professor Katherine Bode never imagined that over two…
Is your manager a narcissist? Here’s what you need to know.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a young man of incomparable beauty who fell in love with his reflection…