The Beauty Beneath the Expressway: A Journey from Self to Service

By Kenny Au

Forgotten Corners, Unforgettable Lessons It started with a simple visit to a daycare center tucked beneath the Bang Na Expressway in Bangkok. I expected to observe. Instead, I was transformed. There, in the shadows of...

Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage

By Matthew Powers

Republicans in Washington have their sights once again on defunding public media. On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the termination of taxpayer support for the Corporation for...

Running with a stroller: 2 biomechanics researchers on how it affects your form − and risk of injury

By Allison Altman Singles Et Al

Faster, mommy, faster! Allisons toddler squealed as she ran down the hill by her house with her jogging stroller. As a longtime runner and running biomechanics researcher, she found herself in the same situation as many...

Ancient Mars may have had a carbon cycle − a new study suggests the red planet may have once been warmer, wetter and more favorable for life

By Elisabeth M. Hausrath

Mars, one of our closest planetary neighbors, has fascinated people for hundreds of years, partly because it is so similar to Earth. It is about the same size, contains similar rocks and minerals, and is not too much...

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

By Giovanni E. Ferreira Et Al

Arthritis an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated...

Office design isn’t keeping up with post-COVID work styles - here’s what workers really want

By Ozgur Gocer Et Al

Flexible work has become the new norm, despite the best efforts of companies calling workers back to the office. Some employers assume that a return to the old ways of working is both possible and desirable. But for many...

Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder

By Victoria Stace

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account. Not having a bank account can make it...

As Dutton champions nuclear power, Indigenous artists recall the profound loss of land and life that came from it

By Josephine Goldman

Opposition Leader Peter Duttons promise to power Australia with nuclear energy has been described by experts as a costly mirage that risks postponing the clean energy transition. Beyond this, however, the Coalitions...

How can Mark Carney reduce violent crime in Canada? Through prevention and youth outreach

By Jeffrey Bradley Et Al

Newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney and the governing federal Liberals must work to reverse the trends in rising violent crime. Canada needs a federal minister with clear responsibility for the prevention of violent...

How your mouth could be killing your heart

By Steven W. Kerrigan

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health...

Stuck in a creativity slump at work? Here are some surprising ways to get your spark back

By Poornika Ananth

The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universes movie slate, Captain America: Brave New World, arrived earlier this year with the hopes of continuing the legacy of the beloved sub-franchise. But the film struggled to...

Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released

By Cyrille Chatelain Et Al

The Illustrated Flora of Burkina Faso and Mali is the first comprehensive documentation of the remarkable plant diversity in these two west African countries. Written in French, the book is the outcome of decades of...

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

By Philiswa Nomngongo

Nanotechnology is the use of materials that are one-billionth of a metre (a nanometre) in size. One of its potential uses is to clean up whatever is contaminating water supplies. Analytical chemist Philiswa Nomngongo, a...

Ukraine minerals deal: the idea that natural resource extraction can build peace has been around for decades

By Bridget Storrie

Ukraine has finally signed its minerals agreement with the US. The deal states that Washington will eventually receive a share of the profits from the sale of Ukrainian natural resources, providing an economic incentive to...

Why Donald Trump’s trade tariffs are a threat to global food security

By Lotanna Emediegwu

Donald Trumps tariffs will make many things more expensive for his fellow US citizens. The price of imported cars, building materials and some tech will go up and so will the cost of the food on American dining tables....

From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever

By Anna Blakney Et Al

As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines. Amid headlines about rising cases of measles, falling vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy, a quieter...

The EU has banned BPAs: here’s what you need to know about this common, toxic compound

By Gumersindo Feijoo Costa

The European Union has banned the use of bisphenol A (BPA). This came into effect with Regulation 2024/3190 in late 2024, but it took over 20 years of scientific study to cut out this silent toxin. BPA slowly enters our...

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations

By Rick Baldoz

The recent deportation orders targeting foreign students in the U.S. have prompted a heated debate about the legality of these actions. The Trump administration made no secret that many individuals were facing removal...

In the $250B influencer industry, being a hater can be the only way to rein in bad behavior

By Jessica Maddox Et Al

Since 2020, content creator Remi Bader had accumulated millions of TikTok followers by offering her opinions on the fits of popular clothing brands as a plus-size woman. In 2023, however, Bader appeared noticeably thinner....

AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar

By Chandler Bauder Et Al

If you wanted to check someones pulse from across the room, for example to remotely monitor an elderly relative, how could you do it? You might think its impossible, because common health-monitoring devices such as...

Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong

By David Oygenblik Et Al

From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life. The creators of these innovations promise transformative...

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

By Amal Elawady Et Al

From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive. When a downbursts winds hit the ground, they shoot out horizontally in all directions,...

How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market

By Bahaa Chammout Et Al

Construction costs have surged in recent years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans. But this isnt a new concern: In 1978, the U.S. Government Accountability Office warned that rising costs were...

Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately

By Nicole Gillespie Et Al

Have you ever used ChatGPT to draft a work email? Perhaps to summarise a report, research a topic or analyse data in a spreadsheet? If so, you certainly arent alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly...

Yes, government influences wages – but not just in the way you might think

By David Peetz

Can the government actually make a difference to the wages Australians earn? A lot of attention always falls on the governments submission to the Fair Work Commissions annual wage review, which this year called for a real...

Sorry gamers, Nintendo’s hefty Switch 2 price tag signals the new normal – and it might still go up

By Ben Egliston Et Al

Last week, Nintendo announced the June 5 release of its long anticipated Switch 2. But the biggest talking point wasnt the consoles launch titles or features. At US$449 in the United States, and A$699 in Australia, many...

Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money

By Brett Mitchell Et Al

Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didnt have when they were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia. These can have a big...

Drug pollution in water is making salmon take more risks – new research

By Jack Brand Et Al

Out of sight, out of mind is how we often treat what is flushed down our toilets. But the drugs we take, from anxiety medications to antibiotics, dont simply vanish after leaving our bodies. Many are not fully removed by...

Trump tariff backflip brings a US trade war with China into the crosshairs

By Jonathan Este

You have to marvel at Donald Trumps prescience. After his announcement of Americas new tariffs regime on April 2, liberation day, the stock markets plummeted, causing faint hearts around the world to quail. Nerves...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

By James Hague

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

How trustworthy is your fitness tracker score?

By Cailbhe Doherty

Millions of people now start their day with a number a readiness score, a body battery level or a measure of strain delivered by the wearable device on their wrist or finger. But how much trust should we place in these...

Why financial hardship is more likely if you’re disabled or sick

By William E. Donald

If you have a long-term health condition or youre a disabled person in the UK, you might be able to claim a benefit called personal independence payment (Pip). As the name suggests, Pip is designed to help with the...

What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China

By Tom Harper

Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called liberation day tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US...

South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling

By Melanie Murcott

Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the countrys energy mix....

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

By Wendy Whitman Cobb

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Fill-in-the-blank training primes AI to interpret health data from smartwatches and fitness trackers

By Eloy Geenjaar

The human body constantly generates a variety of signals that can be measured from outside the body with wearable devices. These bio-signals ranging from heart rate to sleep state and blood oxygen levels can indicate...

China’s new underwater tool cuts deeps, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables

By John Calabrese

Chinese researchers have unveiled a new deep-sea tool capable of cutting through the worlds most secure subsea cables and it has many in the West feeling a little jittery. The development, first revealed in February 2025...

The tobacco lobby claims vaping is displacing youth smoking – a close look at the evidence tells another story

By Sam Egger Et Al

E-cigarette companies, including giants such as British American Tobacco, have actively lobbied governments in New Zealand and Australia to weaken existing vape regulations while preventing the introduction of stricter...

We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing

By David Coleman Et Al

More than 8,000 continental islands sit just off the coast of Australia, many of them uninhabited and unspoiled. For thousands of species, these patches of habitat offer refuge from the threats they face on the mainland....

What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant

By Nathan Kilah

There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But Ill never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise. They were dense, rubbery...

Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right

By Intifar Chowdhury

Every generation thinks they had it tough, but evidence suggests young Australians today might have a case for saying theyve drawn the short straw. Compared with young adults two or three decades ago, todays 1835-year-olds...

The history of ‘common sense’ matters when caring for our common home

By Barbara Leckie

In recent years, the idea of common sense has again catapulted to prominence in the conservative political landscape. From United States President Donald Trumps call for a revolution of common sense and his references to...

Has Donald Trump been outfoxed by Putin and Zelensky?

By Jonathan Este

Donald Trump likes to use the phone. In his (ghostwritten) bestseller, The Art of the Deal, he talks of making between 50 and 100 calls during the average working day and then going home and picking up where he left off....

Canada’s economic vulnerabilites show why it must invest in the wealth of local communities

By Audrey Jamal Et Al

Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, Canada now faces a new challenge unprecedented economic pressure from its closest trading partner, the United States....

Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that

By Peter Urwin

Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet). The government is concerned...

Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

By Massimo D'Angelo

The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbuls mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had...

A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic

By Dipa Kamdar

Around half of UK adults currently take a food supplement but vitamins and minerals are usually only needed in small amounts and too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Heres what you need to know about the benefits...

Glastonbury is as popular than ever, but complaints about the lineup reveal its generational challenge

By Adrian York

Unless youve been hiding under a rock since 1970 you will be aware of the five-day Glastonbury festival held every June (apart from fallow years to rest the land and the organisers), near Pilton in Somerset. Glastonbury is...

Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate

By Ian Williams Et Al

The worlds first artificial satellite, the Soviet Unions Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, it fell out of orbit. As Sputnik hit the upper atmosphere at incredible speed, the friction would...

Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State under emergency: sending in the army isn’t the answer

By Al Chukwuma Okoli

President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Nigerias oil-rich Rivers State, in the countrys south-south region. Prior to this decision, governance in Rivers State was practically paralysed as a result...