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American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists

By Kylie Walker

Science in the United States in in trouble. The National Science Foundation, a key research funding agency, has suffered devastating funding cuts under the current administration. Critics say the cuts risk losing an entire...

Some young people sexually abuse. Here’s how to reduce reoffending by up to 90%

By Jesse Cale Et Al

When we think about whos responsible for sexual abuse in Australia, we usually picture adults. But young people are responsible for a substantial proportion of sexual offences nationwide. Up to a third of all child sexual...

Can a pizza box go in the yellow bin – or not? An expert answers this and other messy recycling questions

By Pooria Pasbakhsh

Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterdays lunch and wondered if youre doing it right? Perhaps you asked yourself: should I scrub...

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

By Patrick Dodd

For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce. You paid for tuition, showed up to lectures, completed assignments and eventually earned a credential. That process did two things: it gave you...

As Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington, what hope for peace in Gaza? Expert Q&A

By Jonathan Este

The US government remains upbeat about the prospects for at least a ceasefire in Gaza, according to the latest reports from Washington, where the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been meeting the US...

How to support someone who is grieving: five research-backed strategies

By Lucy Poxon

When someone we care about is grieving the loss of a loved one, our natural instinct is to ease their pain. But when words feel clumsy and gestures fall short, it can be hard to know how to help. Drawing on both my...

Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear

By Amalendu Misra

The Brics group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI...

NZ will soon have no real interisland rail-ferry link – why are we so bad at infrastructure planning?

By Timothy Welch

Another week, another Cook Strait ferry breakdown. As the winter maintenance season approaches and the Aratere prepares for its final months of service, New Zealand faces a self-imposed crisis. The government has spent...

Chatbots are on the rise, but customers still trust human agents more

By Vivek Astvansh

Customers contact companies regularly to purchase products and services, inquire about orders, make payments and request returns. Until recently, the most common way for customers to contact companies was through phone...

What makes a good football coach? The reality behind the myths

By Alan McKay

With Womens Euro 2025 underway, attention is turning not just to the players hoping for glory, but to the head coaches tasked with leading them. These include Englands Sarina Wiegman, who guided the Netherlands to Euro...

A brief history of the slogan T-shirt

By Liv Auckland

You probably have a drawer full of T-shirts. Theyre comfy, easy to style, cheap and ubiquitous. But the T-shirt is anything but basic. For 70 years, theyve been worn as a tool for self-expression, rebellion and protest....

The pandemic is still disrupting young people’s careers

By Sviatlana Kroitar

Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young peoples emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly...

US Supreme Court ponders the balance of power – and sides with President Trump

By John Stanton

Since his second inauguration in January, Donald Trump has issued more than 160 executive orders. These orders permit the US president to make directives concerning the workings of the federal government without the need...

A new Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table – will this time be different?

By Julie M. Norman

The US president, Donald Trump, says that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. If that sounds familiar, it is. The idea of a two-month truce has been discussed since the collapse of the last...

What MAGA means to Americans

By Jesse Rhodes Et Al

A decade ago, Donald Trump descended the golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York City and ignited a political movement that has reshaped American politics. In a memorable turn of phrase, Trump promised supporters of...

Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of ‘calling’ can help to repair them

By Valerie L. Myers

Ask someone what a calling is, and theyll probably say something like doing work you love. But as a management professor who has spent two decades researching the history and impact of calling, Ive found its much more than...

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa – what’s behind its bid for soft power

By Issouf Binaté

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts. In Senegal, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation has entered a key partnership in the oil and gas...

How Internet of Things devices affect your privacy – even when they’re not yours

By David Sella-Villa

The Internet of Things, which includes wearables, appliances and cars, is collecting an increasing amount of information about you. lupengyu/Moment via Getty Images Some unusual witnesses helped convict Alex Murdaugh of...

Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from

By Eleanor Paynter

Internally displaced people walk along a street in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 13, 2025. Brian Inganga/AP Photos For the past several months, the Trump administration has been trying to deport immigrants to countries they...

Charitable giving grew to $593B in 2024, propelled by a strengthening US economy and a booming stock market

By Jon Bergdoll Et Al

Paul Newman, the late actor and philanthropist, co-founded Camp Boggy Creek, which children with serious illnesses and their families attend for free. AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack U.S. charitable giving increased 3.3% to...

Iran and Israel agree to a fragile ceasefire. One factor could be crucial to it sticking

By Ali Mamouri

Amir Levy/Getty Images After 12 days of war, US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that would bring to an end the most dramatic, direct conflict between the two nations in decades....

The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program – it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model

By Anthony Burke

The United States and Israels strikes on Iran are concerning, and not just for the questionable legal justifications provided by both governments. Even if their attacks cause severe damage to Irans nuclear facilities, this...

Why have so few atrocities ever been recognised as genocide?

By James Sweeney

An intense argument is raging over whether what has been happening in Gaza since October 2023 is an act of genocide. It is the subject of a case being heard in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in which South Africa...

The American mass exodus to Canada amid Trump 2.0 has yet to materialize

By Lori Wilkinson

In February 2025, the New Republic, reported there were a growing number of Americans who wanted to leave the country following the election of Donald Trump. Canadian reports backed up the assertion, particularly the news...

Nato faces a make-or-break decision about how to protect Europe and its future in next few weeks

By Amelia Hadfield

Nato is facing a pivotal moment in its history. Ahead of its June 24-25 summit in The Hague, Nato is weighing up whether it can truly continue to count on US support (and membership), whether it will become a European-only...

Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina put African cinema on the map with his bold, political films about Algeria

By Nabil Boudraa

Legendary Algerian film-maker Mohamed Lakhdar-Hamina has passed away at the age of 91. He is most commonly remembered as the first (and only) African to win the coveted Palme dOr prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his...

Why are the US and Israel not on the same page over how to deal with Iran? Expert Q&A

By Scott Lucas

The US president, Donald Trump, claimed on May 28 to have personally stopped Israel from attacking Irans nuclear facilities. When asked if hed intervened during a phone call with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin...

Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world

By Alex Dittrich

Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from popular culture to make one of the most complex and grisly interactions in the animal kingdom accessible to the reader. From fungi and...

Champions League final 2025: a battle for glory against a backdrop of money and fashion

By Simon Chadwick Et Al

The 2025 mens Champions League final will end in triumph for either Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan. And whichever side wins, Uefa will no doubt claim that the tournaments new format, involving more teams, more games...

Pulp are back and more wistfully Britpop than before

By Mark RJ Higgins

Ah, the 90s. A decade when the future seemed bright, technological modernity was pregnant with promise, and Britannia was revelling in a rediscovered sense of cool. The pop-culture emblem of this was Britpop. After the...

Trump’s white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history

By Alex Hinton

President Donald Trump shows printed news articles during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on May 21, 2025. Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images President Donald...

Beyond the backlash: What evidence shows about the economic impact of DEI

By Rodney Coates

Few issues in the U.S. today are as controversial as diversity, equity and inclusion commonly referred to as DEI. Although the term didnt come into common usage until the 21st century, DEI is best understood as the latest...

The rise and fall – and rise again – of white-tailed deer

By Elic Weitzel

Given their abundance in American backyards, gardens and highway corridors these days, it may be surprising to learn that white-tailed deer were nearly extinct about a century ago. While they currently number somewhere in...

Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns

By Mark Finlayson Et Al

It is not often that cold, hard facts determine what people care most about and what they believe. Instead, it is the power and familiarity of a well-told story that reigns supreme. Whether its a heartfelt anecdote, a...

There’s no evidence work requirements for Medicaid recipients will boost employment, but they are a key piece of Republican spending bill

By Colin Gordon

Republicans in the U.S. Senate are sparring over their version of the multitrillion-dollar budget and immigration bill the House of Representatives passed on May 22, 2025. Some GOP senators are insisting on shrinking the...

More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery

By Liliana Tenney Et Al

At Odie Bs, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part of daily operations. Seventy percent of our staff is active in recovery, Cliff Blauvelt, co-owner of Odie Bs, said in a video testimonial....

The anatomy of a smile: how to spot a fake from the real thing

By Michelle Spear

Youve probably heard the claim that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Its usually framed as a feel-good reason to turn your frown upside down less effort, more joy. But anatomically, the numbers dont quite add...

Grattan on Friday: Trump, tariffs and the Middle East are looming challenges for Albanese

By Michelle Grattan

Australia these days receives invitations to big-league international conferences. And so Anthony Albanese will be off soon to the G7 meeting in Alberta, Canada, on June 15-17. For the prime minister, whats most important...

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue

By Jan Pospisil

The civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has had an impact on its neighbours. One of the most keenly affected countries is South Sudan, which became...

Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security

By Stefan Wolff

Two statements from world leaders this week bear closer examination. On May 27, the US president Donald Trump took to his Truth Social social media channel to proclaim that if it wasnt for him, lots of really bad things...

Why we need testosterone products designed for women

By David Haddleton

Menopause is something nearly every woman will go through. As fertility ends, levels of oestrogen and progesterone drop significantly changes that can deeply affect physical health, emotional wellbeing and everyday life....

Influencer Andrew Tate is charged with a raft of sex crimes. His followers will see him as the victim

By Steven Roberts Et Al

British prosecutors have this week charged social media influencer Andrew Tate with a string of serious sexual offences, including rape and human trafficking, alleged to have been committed in the United Kingdom between...

Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

By Susan Stone

A US court has blocked the so-called Liberation Day tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations. This puts implementation of Trumps current trade policy in disarray. The Court of...

RFK Jr. says annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women – a public health expert explains the new guidance

By Libby Richards

On May 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of immunizations it...

From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport

By Joshua McLeod Et Al

Few sports have witnessed a transformation as dramatic as darts in recent years. From its origins as a pub game stereotypically played with cigarette and beer in hand, darts is now serious business. With surging television...

3 things to watch as South Koreans head toward the polls following turbulent political period

By Jong Eun Lee

On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president. The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the countrys politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol...

Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help

By Paola A. Magni Et Al

The following article contains material that some readers might find distressing. Around the world, knives are a popular weapon of choice among criminals. In Australia, for example, they are the most common weapon used in...

Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely

By Julia Henning

Ever wonder if your cat could pick you out of a line up? New research suggests they could … but maybe not in the way you would expect. Previous research has found that only 54% of cats could recognise humans by...

Behind the wellness industry’s scented oils and soothing music are often underpaid, exploited workers

By Rawan Nimri Et Al

Wellness tourism is booming. Think yoga retreats in Bali, digital detox weekends in a rainforest, or a break on a luxury island to find yourself. Its no longer just about taking selfies at the beach or in front of...

Anxious over AI? One way to cope is by building your uniquely human skills

By Nitin Deckha

We live in a time of growing anxiety and fear, where the disruptive forces of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, Big Data, virtual reality and augmented reality loom ominously over peoples lives. In a recent...

SpaceX Invests $2B in xAI, Boosting Elon Musk’s AI Ambitions

Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup xAI has secured a $2 billion investment from SpaceX as part of a $5 billion equity round, according to The Wall Street Journal. The funding deepens the integration between Musks...

UBS Sees Stock-Picking Opportunities in Europe Ahead of Q2 Earnings

08:10 AM| Economy

UBS has raised its outlook on European equities ahead of the second-quarter earnings season, highlighting potential upside in select company results despite muted regional forecasts. The banks European Equity Strategy...

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stalled as Aid Convoy Shooting Sparks Outrage

08:08 AM| Politics

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Doha have stalled amid disputes over Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. The U.S.-backed proposal, calling for a 60-day truce, faces roadblocks as both sides clash over...

Australia Asserts Sovereignty Amid U.S. Pressure on Taiwan Conflict Role

07:59 AM| Politics

Australia will not pre-commit troops to any potential conflict involving China and Taiwan, said Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, responding to reports that the U.S. has pushed allies to clarify their stance in the...

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall Amid Continued Violence and Aid Crisis

22:58 PM| Politics

Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza are faltering, with Israeli and Palestinian sources citing deep divisions over Israeli troop withdrawals. The U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire is under discussion in Doha,...

Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Western Ukraine

22:56 PM| Politics

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine early Saturday, deploying 597 drones and 26 missiles in its fourth major attack this month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the strikes killed at least...

EU, Mexico Condemn Trump’s 30% Tariff Threat as Global Trade Tensions Rise

22:39 PM| Politics Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, sparking immediate backlash from global leaders and economists. EU Council President Antonio...

Google Acquires AI Coding Tech from Windsurf in $2.4 Billion Deal

02:52 AM| Technology Business

Google has reportedly agreed to a $2.4 billion deal to license Windsurfs artificial intelligence-assisted coding technology, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move marks a...

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Space Science Series

Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now

By Nicholas Rattenbury - 12:10 PM| Insights & Views Science

This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was meant to take over mission control, is a blow to the country’s space research sector. New Zealand invested NZ$29...

NHS ten-year plan for England: what’s in it and what’s needed to make it work

By Judith Smith - 12:10 PM| Insights & Views Politics

The UK government has published its eagerly awaited ten-year health plan for England, setting out how billions of pounds in NHS funding will be used to transform healthcare delivery across the country. As anticipated, the...

US under Trump Series

Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid

By Rachel Rebouche - 12:09 PM| Insights & Views Politics Governance

Conservatives have won two important battles in their decades-long campaign against Planned Parenthood, a network of affiliated clinics that are the largest provider of reproductive health services in the U.S. One of these...

US under Trump Series

One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump

By Charlie Hunt - 12:10 PM| Insights & Views Politics

As the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic tax and spending package, many critics are wondering how the president retained the loyalty of so many congressional...

Space Science Series

Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast

By Darryl Z. Seligman - 12:10 PM| Insights & Views Science

Astronomers manning an asteroid warning system caught a glimpse of a large, bright object zipping through the solar system late on July 1, 2025. The objects potentially interstellar origins excited scientists across the...

6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

By Dimitrios Salampasis - 12:16 PM| Insights & Views Entertainment Life

Images of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers should watch out for when they turn to social media for financial advice. Consumers should not believe everything they...

Global Geopolitics Series

War, politics and religion shape wildlife evolution in cities

By Elizabeth Carlen - 12:16 PM| Insights & Views Politics

People often consider evolution to be a process that occurs in nature in the background of human society. But evolution is not separate from human beings. In fact, human cultural practices can influence evolution in...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid U.S. Tariff Moves and Strong Singapore, China Data

Asian currencies were mostly flat on Monday after a week of losses, as investors remained cautious amid fresh U.S. tariff threats and mixed signals from global trade data. The U.S. Dollar Index edged up 0.1% during Asian...

China’s June Export Rebound Highlights Fragile U.S. Trade Truce

Chinas exports gained momentum in June, rising 5.8% year-on-year, beating expectations and Mays 4.8% increase, as businesses accelerated shipments ahead of an August 12 tariff truce deadline with the U.S. Imports also...

BOJ May Raise Inflation Forecast Amid Rising Food Prices, Holds Off on Rate Hikes

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to revise its inflation forecast upward for the current fiscal year due to persistent food price increases, especially rice, according to sources familiar with the matter. However, the...

Albanese Urges China Collaboration on Global Steel Overcapacity During Shanghai Visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for joint action with China to tackle global steel overcapacity during a high-level meeting with business leaders in Shanghai. Speaking on Monday, Albanese...

Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Beat Forecasts with Annual Growth

Japans core machinery orders dipped 0.6% in May from the previous month, according to data released by the Cabinet Office on Monday. While the month-on-month figure marked a decline, it was better than the 1.5% drop...

Politics

Trump Addresses Epstein Probe Fallout, Backs FBI Deputy Bongino

President Donald Trump said Sunday he had spoken with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to address tensions surrounding the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Speaking to reporters, Trump...

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Children in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Stall

At least eight Palestinians, including six children, were killed Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a water collection point in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza. According to local officials, the victims were gathering...

Trump to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, signaling continued support for the war-torn nation amid its conflict with Russia. Speaking to reporters at Joint...

Noem Defends FEMA Amid Texas Flood Response Criticism

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended FEMAs response to the devastating Texas floods that killed over 120 people and left 160 missing. In an interview on NBCs Meet the Press, Noem claimed her agency acted within...

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82 in London

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerias former president who served from 2015 to 2023 and was the first to defeat an incumbent through democratic elections, died in London on Sunday at age 82 after a prolonged illness, according to a...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Stifel Lowers HubSpot Price Target to $700, Maintains Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Stifel analysts have revised their price target on HubSpot Inc. (NYSE:HUBS), lowering it from $750 to $700, while reiterating a Buy rating ahead of the companys upcoming Q2 earnings report. Despite the reduced target,...

Elon Musk Proposes Tesla Shareholder Vote on xAI Investment

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will hold a shareholder vote on whether the electric vehicle giant should invest in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. Responding to a question on social media, Musk...

J.P. Morgan: Generative AI Must Boost IT Workloads by 55% to Offset Cost Deflation

Generative AI is reshaping IT services, but it must drive over 55% more workload to offset significant cost deflation, according to a recent J.P. Morgan report. The brokerage estimates that large language models (LLMs) can...

Google Hires Windsurf AI Talent After OpenAI Acquisition Talks Falter

Google has hired key personnel from AI code-generation startup Windsurf, following failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and rival OpenAI. According to a Google spokesperson, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder...

UN Urges Global Action to Combat Deepfakes and Misinformation Risks

The United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has called for urgent global action to fight deepfakes and misinformation, citing growing threats of election interference and financial fraud. In a report...
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