Life

Mark Dapin Even a visitor with no interest in street art might find that a tour of Banksy’s Bristol leaves an indelible mark.

Linda Moon As natural therapies grow in popularity, efforts to regulate the industry and curtail public use have increased. But are these efforts about control rather than science, and are they restricting our access to well-researched, low-risk therapies that may improve public health?

Ann Deslandes The Mexican state of Guerrero offers iconic beaches, culinary delights and a pleasing climate. But for tourism promoters trying to sell it as a dream destination it has one major hitch – a frighteningly high crime rate.

Miriam Cosic With the climate emergency displacing more and more people around the globe, Professor Jane McAdam’s research at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law grows increasingly urgent.

Jane Caro Where once school principals were treated with deference and respect, today they are often met with aggression and conflict.

Dave Tacon On a quest to find Taipei’s best beef noodle soup, the favourite comfort food of the Taiwanese, the visitor may find the dish also holds memories that warm the heart.

Anonymous This year, seven Australian universities made it into the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. Their vice-chancellors cheered. International students use this, as well as the Times Higher Education league table, to guide their choices, …

Michele Tydd A new study into men who choose not to have children looks at the third-party scrutiny and judgement – and communication difficulties – that accompany the decision.

Beau Kondos A journey to see the majestic libraries of Coimbra, Portugal, may make the visitor wonder at the hand of fate.