What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform
With a name that invokes freedom and a clean start and a design that promises to put control back in our hands, the Bluesky ...
Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal
The ceasefire deal is a welcome step, but the lack of specific details raises questions about whether a ‘lasting calm’ can be ...
‘A dose of nature’: each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100
New research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city. It works out to ...
56 Year 12 exams in Victoria have been compromised, including maths and biology. What does this mean for students?
The exams include English, mathematics, biology, economics and legal studies. They also include ancient history, dance, drama ...
People with brain injuries have a high risk of romance scams. ‘Scambassadors’ can help shed stigma
Romance scams exploit people by manipulating emotional connections. Our research shows people with brain injuries may be more ...
Without more investment and better leadership, the AFLW risks slipping back into the shadows
In its inaugural year, the AFLW received overwhelming fan support, attracting record-breaking crowds and viewership numbers.
Trump’s proposed tariffs against Canada and Mexico may be illegal, but that’s not the real problem
Amid Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, Canada should be asking how a liberal-democratic nation survives next to a much ...
Unmasking hidden online hate: a new tool helps catch nasty comments – even when they’re disguised
Hate comments are often hidden behind symbols, or additional characters – slipping past keyword-based filters. But a new tool ...
‘Learning language is part of rebuilding our nation’: singing the world alive, one First Nations word at a time
In a new book, 40 First Nations writers and thinkers share their favourite, or significant words from their own languages: ...
Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anyway
A new study finds attitudes to biodiversity changing down on the farm, but there are still perceived barriers to planting ...
Who can access abortion in Australia?
Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. But the availability and cost of services depends on where you ...