Author: Julia Schmidt
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The Smell of Space
You’d think space would smell like nothing. It’s a vacuum, no air, no sound, and surely nosmell. Yet…
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The Making of Good Citizens: China’s Social Credit System
Social norms and laws enforce good citizenship in our societies, but, what if the making of good citizens…
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So Small, Yet So So Big: Nauru’s Obesity Epidemic
With one of the highest rates of obesity, the world’s smallest island nation faces an obesity epidemic far…
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Indonesia’s Disorganised Corruption
Indonesia has single-handedly recovered from dire economic straits and famine in the 60s to become a booming international…
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Law and Lawlessness: Exposing Police Corruption in the Kelly Gang Pursuit
Irrespective of whether one sees him as a legend or outlaw, glorifies or vilifies him, there is no…
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Global Aid at Risk: Trump Moves to Dismantle USAID
The Trump administration has initiated a significant reduction in American foreign aid operations, with the US Agency for…
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Electricity Bills Raise French Baguette Prices
In France, visiting the boulangerie for a fresh baguette is a daily ritual. But bakers now struggle to…
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Trump’s Scape-Goat: El Salvador
American-born criminal gang, MS13, has now become the most visible symbol of why the US is advocating for…
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MS13: They Who Can’t be Stopped
Who is MS13? The Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS13, stands as one of the world’s most dangerous…
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Seas of Rubbish at Bronte Beach Could Result in Wave of Tourist Visas Suspended
“Trashed” was the only way to describe Bronte beach after Christmas celebrations last month. For many young travellers heading…
