By Tambri Housen, Australian National University “Test, trace and isolate” has become the catch cry of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s recognised as an essential strategy...

By Philip Russo, Monash University and Brett Mitchell, University of Newcastle Spring and summer in Australia and the gradual easing of restrictions means we can...

By Catherine Bennett, Deakin University After days of speculation, yesterday's announcement by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was pretty much as we expected: a significant lifting...

By Lara Herrero, Griffith University and Eugene Madzokere, Griffith University During a typical day, we touch the surfaces of many different objects, often without noticing:...

By Jodie McVernon, University of Melbourne and James McCaw, University of Melbourne Melburnians are addicted to the Victorian health department’s daily tweet of the state’s...

By Robyn J. Whitaker, University of Divinity Most of us are living through a year that is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Too young to remember...