A decade ago, measurements of the light from distant exploding stars showed the universe to be expanding at an accelerating rate.
Physicists gave it the name “dark energy”. But a new theory suggests we’ve been fooled … because time itself is slowing down.
July, 2009
This will hurt your brain: time is slowing down, apparently
British army magazine features first openly gay soldier
For the first time in its history, the cover of the British Army’s official publication Soldier magazine shows Trooper James Wharton — openly gay — clad in his dress uniform, complete with Iraq medal, next to the headline “Pride.”
Indonesia’s new VP is good news for Australia
The election of Dr Boediono as Indonesia’s vice president in this month’s election is further good news for the country and its neighbourhood. And his strong academic ties with Australia can’t hurt, says Hal Hill.
Healthcare is boring and confusing
Sick kids? Indigenous health? More rural doctors? Apparently healthcare, although worthy, is a boring topic that kills ratings and is confusing for journalists to report. And journalists are even admitting it…
Goldman Sachs: ugly essence of capitalism?
Joe Hagan explores Goldman Sachs’ dark days — the AIG bailout and the damaged public reputation that dogs it. But for their employees: “The god is Goldman.”
Crikey Says: Tabloids struggle with health report
Australia’s tabloid/broadsheet divide was again highlighted with the release of the important, if difficult-to-pitch, report from the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission which landed yesterday.
Why the Global Financial Crisis is my fault (by Courteney Hocking, age 27)
I want to apologise. I know it’s not like a member of Generation Y not to be boorish, shallow and selfish but it’s time to stand up and take responsibility for what I’ve done, writes Courteney Hocking.
Rudd, Depressions and the lessons of history
On the evidence of his latest essay, Kevin Rudd is ignorant of Australian economic history, which, surprisingly, isn’t actually identical to US economic history.
Political snippets: Economists answer a royal question
Economists in Britain defend the honour of their profession to Her Majesty, get ready for a battle between the Adelaide Hilton’s Grange Dining Room and food writer John Lethlean, and more meaty chunks of news from Richard Farmer.
Pubs v papers: both are dying, but we only care about the beer
It’s somehow typical that the closure of over 2300 pubs in Britain has been widely reported around the world, but the failure and closure of 80 local papers has gone without much notice.
Can COAG deliver on health? History suggests not
The challenge now is for a national debate on the content and implications of the 123 recommendations, writes Robert Wells.
This isn’t the first time Buckley’s snubbed the Roos
Nathan Buckley’s decision yesterday to spurn North Melbourne — one of the AFL clubs hoping to secure him as senior coach in 2010 -– in favour of an assistant coaching role at Collingwood had many old-time Kangaroo officials shaking their heads ruefully.
Aboriginal people have good reason to be mistrustful of health services
Historically speaking, health services have been part and parcel of racist policies. Which is why Aboriginal people have reason to be suspicious of Australian mainstream health services.
Guy Rundle: Rudd is less Bonhoeffer, more Billy Hughes
The Afghan war looks like a waste of life, especially – to the West — of the young Allied troops fighting it.
Tips and rumours: The Maldives are sinking too
A Crikey tipster says today: Oxfam AND Crikey have forgotten the Maldives, whose president recently announced he was looking to evacuate his entire 350,000 people to either Sri Lanka or Indonesia.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Talkin’ ’bout our generations
Crikey readers jump into the generation wars, the fallen Abbott, and the climate change clashes continue.
US Bank DeathWatch: Another seven go as Guaranty teeters
The slow death of American banks continues, with another nasty bout of closures on Friday night — six in the state of Georgia alone.
You Liar: never charged, but “suspected murderer” Sands loses defamation case
An extraordinary five year defamation case, involving a TV station, a radio network, a federal MP and a press photographer, ended yesterday when the court ruled in favour of the media organisations.
How Channel Nine fudged their chance to grab MasterChef
In the annals of Australian TV there are a few stories about networks rejecting programs that other networks subsequently picked up and made a hit — but this has to be the biggest doozie…
Gawenda: Turnbull’s world is an alien universe
Turnbull’s world, I have concluded, is alien to me, in a way that John Howard’s world and Paul Keating’s world and certainly Bob Hawke’s world was not, writes Michael Gawenda.
Media briefs: Executive moves at NBC and Greg Sheridan, film buff
In today’s media briefs: Hearst invests in credit ratings not newspapers; The Australian’s Greg Sheridan takes to reviewing in-flight movies and changes in the NBC executive suite.
Meet the philanthropist who embarrasses the rich A-listers
What does it say about Australian donation rates when an anonymous Irish do-gooder suddenly can set local donation records?
