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Prime time for cicadas: what a once-in-1,547-year bug population surge tells us about the nature of reality

By Sam Baron

Its a big year in America for wildlife as well as for politics. Im talking about periodical cicadas. These curious creatures spend most of their lives in the ground, emerging after 13 or 17 years to eat, breed, die and...

New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link

By Giovanni E. Ferreira Et Al

The drug semaglutide, commonly known by the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy, was originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. However, researchers have discovered it may help...

Supreme Court hears case on Canada’s prostitution laws

By Debra M Haak

The Supreme Court of Canada is currently hearing arguments about the constitutionality of Canadas prostitution laws. The case, R v. Kloubakov, is the first time Canadas highest court will consider whether Canadas...

Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet

By Victoria (Vicky) McArthur Et Al

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40 per cent in April 2020 and fell to 18.7 per cent as of May 2024. While telework allows employees to...

US election pollsters were actually a lot closer than people think – John Curtice

By John Curtice

Polling of the US election has been widely criticised following the outcome of last Tuesdays ballot. For weeks in the run-up to polling day the polls were widely reported as saying that the result was too close to call....

A new plan aims to fix the UK’s ‘broken’ food system –but here’s what the strategy overlooks

By David Benton

Two-thirds of the UK population are either overweight or obese a crisis that costs billions each year in healthcare and lost productivity. Yet, in a 2021 review of nearly 700 obesity-related policies in England,...

Dyslexia can actually be an advantage for university researchers

By Dr Edward Ademolu

Many people may think of dyslexia as a reading difficulty, or the occasional embarrassing mix-up of letters. For years, I thought that too. But as a dyslexic academic who has spent much of my life wrangling with academic...

Israel: Yoav Gallant’s sacking could have devastating consequences both for Palestinians and Israelis

By John Strawson

When Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, on November 5, he was settling accounts with the only well-qualified and experienced member of his cabinet. The war is still...

10 privacy violations in the federal government’s proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act

By Sara Bannerman

Bill C-65, currently before Parliament, would make changes to the Canada Elections Act. According to the Liberal government, it aims to engage more people and increase the confidence of Canadians in elections. But by...

Trump tariffs: What the president-elect’s rhetoric tells us about how Canada could be affected — again

By Vivek Astvansh

Donald Trump is known for his often outlandish rhetoric. The president-elect of the United States regularly makes public statements that are exaggerations, or vows to take action but fails to do so, which is not...

Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes

By Victoria Esses Et Al

The Government of Canada recently announced plans to lower immigration targets for the next three years. The new targets are 395,000 new permanent residents for 2025, 380,000 for 2026, and 365,000 for 2027. This is a...

Authoritarian fossil fuel states keep hosting climate conferences – how do these regimes operate and what do they want?

By Ellie Martus Et Al

For the third year in a row, the United Nations Climate Change Conference will be hosted by an authoritarian state that sells fossil fuels. This week the 29th conference of the parties, COP29, is being held in Baku,...

The ‘Lost Boys’ of Gen Z: how Trump won the hearts of alienated young men

By Kate Scott

Generation Z was supposed to be a vanguard of progressive politics more queer, ethnically diverse and environmentally conscious than previous generations. Spurred on by climate protests, racial equality campaigns and...

Meta now allows military agencies to access its AI software. It poses a moral dilemma for everybody who uses it

By Zena Assaad

Meta will make its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models available to the United States government, the tech giant has announced, in a controversial move that raises a moral dilemma for everyone who uses the...

Child sexual abuse by women is on the rise. We don’t have the support services to cope

By Larissa Christensen Et Al

Sexual offending perpetrated by females is probably much more common than people think. In Australia, we have seen an almost 208% increase in the number of women in the criminal justice system for sexual offences from...

Beyond Ukraine and Gaza: five consequences of overlooking other conflicts

By Patricia Justino Et Al

The years since 2020 have been one of the most violent periods since the end of the second world war. The war in Ukraine and the escalating violence in the Middle East have dominated global headlines and captured the...

Trump voters said they were angry about the economy – many of them had a point

By Don Leonard

Inflation has slowed down, and real incomes typical wages adjusted for inflation have bounced back to levels last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. Democrats campaigned in 2024 on the overall strength of the economy....

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

By Kelly R. MacGregor

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Restricting cars in cities: a cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones

By Ricard Gil

Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution...

Jobs of the future: South Africa has major gaps in skills needed to shape the green economy

By Sean Kruger

Globally, theres a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy known as green talent. The pool of green talent needs to be doubled by 2050 if the world is to...

Most businesses won’t pay more national insurance. But the UK’s small employers still need support

By Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada

There are nearly 5.5 million businesses in the UK. It may come as a surprise, however, to learn that most of these (about 4.1 million) are not employers. They might be, for example, the sole traders we call to fix our...

Fitness apps can reveal your location – updated laws would help plug this hole in our personal security

By Pin Lean Lau

Fitness apps have revolutionised the way we approach health and exercise. They provide users with the ability to track their workouts, monitor their progress towards fitness goals and share achievements with a like-minded...

The election is over − but what is a ‘lame duck’ anyway?

By Jordan Cash

The 2024 election has finally ended. What happens now? Theres a 2½-month period between Election Day and Inauguration Day. Its commonly known as the lame-duck period, when the outgoing president still holds...

What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture

By Fareed Kaviani Et Al

Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social backlash in 2013. Early adopters were nicknamed Glassholes, and the product never reached...

Pending updates to Canada’s Copyright Act bring consumers closer to the ‘right to repair’ your devices

By Anthony D Rosborough

On Oct. 31, the Senate completed its third reading of two bills that make enormous progress toward establishing a meaningful right to repair in Canada. Bills C-244 and C-294 are complementary private members bills that...

How Trump won Pennsylvania − and what the numbers from key counties show about the future of a pivotal swing state

By Daniel J. Mallinson

Pennsylvania was for months considered the key swing state that would decide the 2024 election. Candidates, political parties and advocacy groups spent over US$1 billion courting the commonwealths small number of...

World Update: Trump’s global shockwaves

By Rachael Jolley

The world was definitely watching as the US went to the polls on Tuesday. Many people turned to YouTube to view the latest figures as states turned in their votes, where an apparent 84 million hours of presidential...

UK interest rates cut – here’s the outlook for property owners and home buyers after the budget

By Alper Kara

The main thrusts of the UK governments budget in October 2024 was more borrowing, more tax and more spending. And within those broad goals lie substantial implications for the housing market. One of the immediate...

Why China is worried about a second Trump presidency

By Chee Meng Tan

Donald Trump will return to the White House having set out his foreign policy approach for the next four years. US voters have chosen a leader who adheres to an America first principle, where US interests come first,...

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

By MJ (Thinus) Booysen Et Al

In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global...

What a Trump presidency will mean for Europe’s economy

By Mike Rosenberg

Following Donald Trumps victory in the US presidential elections, Europe now has to prepare for a new era of economic protectionism. Trumps policies during a second term will undoubtedly have major consequences for the...

What can sport fans do if their team, or league, is being sportswashed?

By Dr Paul Bowell

As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number of nations and organisations turning to sportswashing. Sportswashing uses sport to improve the reputation of an authoritarian regime,...

Iran’s currency was already tumbling − and then news of Trump’s victory broke

By Nader Habibi

As the world absorbed news of Donald Trumps comeback victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, concern in Iran turned to the impact of the election on its own economy amid escalating regional tensions. Irans currency,...

Anti-immigrant politics is fueling hate toward South Asian people in Canada

By Reena Kukreja

The Canadian government recently announced that it is making significant cuts to the number of immigrants admitted into Canada. The number of new permanent residents is expected to be cut by nearly 20 per cent next year,...

Donald Trump poised to become next US president, likely sweeping all the seven key states

By Adrian Beaumont

Donald Trump is set to accomplish the rare feat of winning the US presidential election after losing an earlier one. The New York Times Needle gives Trump a 95% chance to win the Electoral College. Hes estimated to have...

What poll watchers can − and can’t − do on Election Day

By Mollie J. Cohen Et Al

When most people think of their experience of voting in person, they may remember other voters at the polls, or the hardworking election officials checking people in and helping people submit their ballots. But in many...

US election: how does the electoral college voting system work?

By Richard Hargy

On November 5, millions of Americans will cast their votes for president, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a...

US election: what time do the polls close and when will the results be known?

By Richard Hargy

In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls to elect a president, it took four days after voting closed for Joe Biden to be declared the winner. This was largely due to razor-thin margins in the crucial...

Building Resilience: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Mental Health, Discipline, and Spirituality for Lasting Success

By Kenny Au

For entrepreneurs, mental health is often overlooked, yet its crucial for long-term success. The pressures of decision-making and responsibility can lead to burnout if not managed properly. Addressing mental health...

Choices made nearly a century ago explain today’s housing crisis

By Raphaël Fischler

Housing is an important political issue. Politicians and experts now talk about it as a major crisis that could threaten our economic and social well-being. But this is nothing new. Another housing crisis raged at the...

What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?

By Chris Baumann

Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are...

At $300m, Jules Verne-inspired Nautilus is the most expensive Australian-made show. But Disney+ was right to dump it

By Ari Mattes

Investing in film and TV productions is a risky venture. Even the best directors and producers are just a flop away from ruining their careers. So if a company owns the intellectual property to a popular material, or if...

Wrongly convicted of a crime? Your ability to clear your name can come down to your postcode

By Kylie Lingard

If youre found guilty of a crime, its a basic principle of Australian law that you have a right to appeal. But having a right and being able to exercise it are two different things, especially when it comes to fresh...

Why do I get so anxious after drinking? Here’s the science behind ‘hangxiety’

By Blair Aitken Et Al

You had a great night out, but the next morning, anxiety hits: your heart races, and you replay every conversation from the night before in your head. This feeling, known as hangover anxiety or hangxiety, affects around...

What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments?

By Sathana Dushyanthen Et Al

Prostate cancer is Australias most commonly diagnosed cancer. One in six men will be diagnosed by the time they turn 85. Cancers are abnormal groups of cells that grow uncontrollably and start invading neighbouring...

Party season is coming. Here are 2 ways to make small talk less awkward

By Nick Enfield

Most people will tell you they hate small talk. It can feel awkward, especially when it steers to that blandest of topics, the weather. We turn to the weather when we cant think of anything else to talk about. This is...

Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

By Maria Cunningham

A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules containing carbon in a distant interstellar cloud of gas and dust. This is exciting for those of us who keep lists of known...

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

By Brooke Devlin Et Al

Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, which carry serious health risks. Complications...

Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020. Our research shows how successful they’ve been

By Kathryn Schumaker Et Al

In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the states voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters,...

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

By Kyle Brykman Et Al

What happens when the loudest voice in the room suddenly falls silent? Consider a woman named Isla who is known in her office as the idea generator. She regularly participates in meetings, offers opinions about new...

Global Geopolitics Series

3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia

By Tatsiana Kulakevich - 12:35 PM| Insights & Views

Among the first world leaders to speak with Donald Trump following his election victory on Nov. 5, 2024 was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Congratulating the U.S. president-elect, Zelenskyy expressed confidence...

Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down

By Richard Whittle Et Al - 12:34 PM| Business Technology

Imagine your favourite author has a new book coming out, and your local bookshop is offering to deliver it to you for free on publication day. All you have to do in return is sign up to their new reading club. This...

Electric Car Series

You will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how

By Syed M Nawazish Ali - 08:50 AM| Insights & Views Business

This year, dozens of new models of electric vehicles have hit the Australian market and more are coming. New models of battery electric and plug-in hybrids come with bigger batteries. The average battery electric now has...

US under Trump Series

The crypto community sees a powerful new friend in Donald Trump. Here’s why

By Nafis Alam - 12:38 PM| Insights & Views Digital Currency

It can be hard to make sense of the price of bitcoin, which has swung wildly throughout its history. But in the aftermath of Donald Trumps presidential victory in the United States, its reached unprecedented highs. Last...

What role did music play in Trump and MAGA’s electoral appeal?

By Aidan McGartland - 08:50 AM| Insights & Views Politics

Donald Trump knows the value of music. On November 5, Lee Greenwoods God Bless The U.S.A filled the Palm Beach County Convention Center as the former and incoming president of the United States walked onto the stage to...

The Trump presidency could hammer global growth – here’s what the UK could do

By Stephen Barber - 12:33 PM| Insights & Views Economy

Donald Trumps victory in the US presidential election has brought big questions about what it means for Nato, Ukraine, the Middle East and, of course, global trade. Faced with the threat of protectionism, and outside the...

Top Stories

Trump’s Victory Lap: Is a New Era for Cryptocurrency on the Horizon?

03:47 AM| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a significant increase, coinciding with Donald Trump leading in the polls for the U.S. presidential election. This rise is driven by political events and market trends that have...

Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be fixed

By Ashish Nanda Et Al - 09:53 AM| Insights & Views Technology

Australias new digital ID system promises to transform the way we live. All of our key documents, such as drivers licences and Medicare cards, will be in a single digital wallet, making it easier for us to access a range...

Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI

By Jialu Shan - 09:54 AM| Insights & Views Economy Technology

AI is already everywhere, ready to change the way we work and play, how we learn and how we are looked after. From hospitality to healthcare, entertainment to education, AI is transforming the world as we know it. But...

Middle East Tensions Cool: Oil Prices Drop Amid Stability

16:12 PM| Insights & Views

Crude oil prices dropped sharply as supply concerns eased.It hit alow of $66.89and currently trading around $68.18. Oil prices have dropped sharply due to reduced tensions in the Middle East, especially after Israeli...

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

By Françoise Baylis - 12:06 PM| Insights & Views Science

A little-noticed change to South Africas national health research guidelines, published in May of this year, has put the country on an ethical precipice. The newly added language appears to position the country as the...

Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?

By Melissa A. Wheeler - 12:08 PM| Insights & Views Business

Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology. But in case after...

How Elon Musk has become a powerful figure in US politics

By Thomas Gift - 12:08 PM| Insights & Views Politics

Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX recently made history by catching a Starship rocket booster as it careened back to Earth, wants you to vote for Donald Trump for many reasons. That includes not just what Trump will do here...

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Economy

AMD Cuts 1,000 Jobs Amid Declining Gaming Sales and Lower-than-Expected Revenue Outlook for Q4

AMDs global workforce sees a 4% reduction after the companys Q3 results fell short of expectations, driven by a dramatic 69% drop in gaming revenue. This layoff decision is part of AMDs strategy to focus on high-growth...

Tencent’s Q3 Profit Rockets 47% as Gaming and AI Surge Despite Revenue Hitting a Snag

Tencent Holdings Ltd delivered a striking 47% profit leap in Q3, reaching 53.23 billion yuan, with major boosts from gaming, AI tools, and high-demand ad services. Revenue rose to 167.19 billion yuan but fell slightly...

China Slams US TSMC Restrictions, Claims Weaponizing Tech to Inflame Strait Tensions

Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office condemned recent U.S. restrictions on TSMC chip exports to Chinese firms, claiming the U.S. is weaponizing Taiwans tech industry to increase Taiwan Strait tensions. This statement marks Chinas...

SoftBank Teams With Nvidia To Bring Japan’s Largest AI Supercomputer With Blackwell Chip Power

SoftBank Group Corp., in collaboration with Nvidia Corp., is set to unveil Japans largest AI supercomputer powered by advanced Blackwell chips. This landmark project is a bold stride toward positioning Japan as a leader in...

Instacart Lowers Q4 Forecasts as Holiday Spending Softens, Intensifying Online Delivery Competition

Instacart has reduced its fourth-quarter outlook, forecasting lower gross transaction value and core profit amid cooling consumer demand and stiffening competition in the online delivery market. The company now anticipates...

Politics

Jack Smith and Special Counsel Team to Step Down as Trump Prepares to Take Office: ‘The End of an Era!’

Special Counsel Jack Smith and his investigative team are reportedly planning to step down from their roles ahead of President-elect Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration. This move comes as Trump prepares to re-enter the...

The Guardian Abandons X, Calling It 'Toxic' After Trump Victory: ‘We’re Done With This Platform’

The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The move comes in the wake of Donald Trumps recent election victory, with the British newspaper citing...

Shelley Luther Triumphs: Salon Owner Who Defied COVID Lockdown Wins Texas State House Seat in Stunning Victory

Shelley Luther, the Texas salon owner who made headlines in 2020 for defying COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, has now secured a seat in the Texas House of Representatives. Running as a Republican, Luther won the seat in...

Trump Teases 2028 Run, Says House Republicans ‘Better Figure Something Out’ in Playful Jab

In characteristic fashion, former President Donald Trump stirred the political pot this week by making a playful comment about a potential 2028 presidential run. During a recent event, Trump hinted he might not throw his...

‘Congratulations, Mr. President!’ Biden Reaches Across the Aisle to Acknowledge Trump’s Victory in Stunning Move

In a gesture that has caught the attention of political observers nationwide, President Joe Biden has formally congratulated Donald Trump on his victory. The move, considered by many as a significant bipartisan moment,...

Science

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Technology

Don Lemon Drops Bombshell: ‘I’m Done with Twitter!’ as He Bids Farewell to Platform in Shocking Exit

Don Lemon has announced he is leaving X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The former CNN anchor, who has been an active and often polarizing voice on the platform, revealed his decision to step away,...

Meta's Threads to Launch Ads in 2025, Poised to Steal X's Advertisers

Meta Platforms plans to roll out advertisements on its Threads app starting in early 2025, strategically positioning itself to lure advertisers from X, formerly Twitter. With Threads reaching 275 million active users, Meta...

Tesla’s 6th Cybertruck Recall Ignites Safety Concerns with Drive Power Loss Affecting Thousands

In a sweeping recall, Tesla addresses a critical inverter flaw in over 2,400 Cybertrucks, risking sudden drive power loss in specific models. Issued by the NHTSA, this sixth recall for the model requires physical repairs...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Drops Sharply, Yet Shibarium Adoption Hits Record High

Shiba Inu (SHIB) sees its burn rate plummet by 94% in 24 hours amid price consolidation after a massive rally. Despite this, the meme coins adoption soars as Shibarium surpasses 500 million transactions, signaling strong...

BYD Aims to Rival Tesla in South Korea’s Electric Vehicle Market with 2025 Launch

BYD is gearing up to introduce its Atto 3 and Seal electric vehicles in South Korea by early 2025, signaling the Chinese automakers entry into the passenger car market. The launch aims to capture South Koreas rapidly...
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