Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban
By Naomi Cahn Et Al
On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case brought by the federal government regarding whether Idahos abortion ban conflicts with a federal law called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The law...
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – new report
By Michael Woods Et Al
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
The UTS Ageing Research Collaborative, which we are involved in, recently released its...
Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers?
By Narelle Hopkin (Towie)
Ironically, younger generations are using smartphones for anything but actual phone calls.
Many people under 40 appear far more comfortable letting their fingers do the talking, using text or images, rather than speech,...
Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over legal protections for the Sackler family that owned the company
By Jonathan Lipson
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against an estimated US$6 billion Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan on June 27, 2024, that would have shielded the Sackler family which owned and controlled the company from legal...
Gazans’ extreme hunger could leave its mark on subsequent generations
By Hasan Khatib
As Israels offensive in Gaza rages on, people across the entire Gaza Strip find themselves in increasingly dire circumstances, with nearly the entire population experiencing high levels of food insecurity, including...
Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents
By Stewart Prest
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his federal Liberals are largely regarded to be running on fumes, particularly in the aftermath of the stunning Liberal byelection loss in TorontoSt. Pauls. The upset is a vivid signal...
Nigel Farage’s populism distracts from what people in Clacton are really proud about
By Tony D Sampson Et Al
Clacton used to be famous for something other than Nigel Farage. As well as its golden age as a seaside resort, back in the 1960s, it was a place to experience vibrant youth culture.
Radio Caroline, the pirate radio...
How air pollution can affect athletes
By Valérie Bougault
Air pollution peaks, such as those that have recently occurred in several regions of the world, regularly make headlines. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines air pollution as
contamination of the indoor or...
Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about
By Cheryl Walter
The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is the most dangerous yet, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by...
T20 World Cup: South Africa celebrates its first final – but staying at the top will take a rethink of junior cricket
By Mogammad Sharhidd Taliep
For the first time ever, South Africa has reached the finals of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, to be played on Saturday in Barbados. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of one-day cricket and has revolutionised the...
Negotiating a new salary or a pay rise? Here’s what you need to know to succeed
By Ray Fells
Almost half of all Australian workers are currently watching for or actively seeking a new job, according to a recent Gallup report.
High stress levels, murky work-life boundaries and the fact that pay packets dont go...
Only Iran can benefit from the coming war between Israel and Hezbollah
By Michael Ben-Gad
Israels prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says that the most intense phase of Israels assault on Gaza is ending. Units of the Israel Defense Forces are being moved to the Lebanese border where there are signs that...
No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters – with little gain for good landlords
By Myra Williamson
Housing security for New Zealands 1.7 million renters could be threatened if the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law.
Among some potentially positive changes in the amendment such as the introduction of a...
Big cars might make you feel safer. But here’s how vehicle size impacts others in a crash
By Milad Haghani Et Al
Were seeing more big cars on our roads, especially large wagon-style vehicles with a four- or all-wheel drive, known as sport utility vehicles or SUVs. For every passenger car sold in Australia, almost three SUVs are...
Hybrid cars are having a moment – even though they’re dirtier than we think. What’s behind their popularity?
By Hussein Dia
Just last year, data suggested plug-in hybrid cars were on the way out in Australia. But theyre back. New data shows plug-in hybrids and conventional hybrids combined have overtaken battery electric vehicle sales in the...
People are spending hours clicking on a banana to (maybe) make some money
By Ganna Pogrebna
In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam.
The...
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer. Here’s how
By Robyn Schofield
Communications companies such as Starlink plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth over the next decade or so. The growing swarm is already causing problems for astronomers, but recent...
Tony Blair sold the UK on a vision for the future. Can Keir Starmer do the same to return Labour to power?
By Liam Byrne
When British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK general election outside 10 Downing Street in the pouring rain last month, the ignominy of the moment was compounded by the sound of a protester playing Things Can...
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections
By Atieh Razavi Yekta
The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational health and safety field.
Occupational health and safety is a...
Is social media fuelling political polarisation?
By Antoine Marie
Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together.
That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there arent many ills social networks dont...
What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?
By Thomas Davies
The soaring demand for avocados in Europe and North America has led to a trebling of global production in just over 20 years. However, this popular fruit is increasingly controversial because of the environmental impacts...
Israel threatens ‘all-out war’ against Hezbollah
By Michelle Bentley
Israel has announced that it is ready to go to war with Hezbollah a move that is likely to undermine US president Joe Bidens chances in the 2024 election even further.
Israel says that Hezbollah the Lebanese political...
People are worried about the media using AI for stories of consequence, but less so for sports and entertainment
By Amy Ross Arguedas Et Al
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are disrupting many aspects of modern life, and the news industry is no exception. In a year with a record-breaking number of elections worldwide, there has been considerable soul...
Putin-Kim summit has roots in an alliance of ‘isolated’ nations built over decades
By Robert Barnes
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has spent two days in Pyongyang, meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and signing a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Few details are being released about this...
‘Loyal to the Oil’: Finding religion in the Stanley Cup finals
By Cody Musselman Et Al
Hockeys biggest prize is the Stanley Cup, and for the first time in nearly two decades, the Edmonton Oilers are vying for it. Hoping to stage a comeback against the Florida Panthers, the Oilers are two wins away from...
Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems
By Matthew Chersich Et Al
Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced.
Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable...
Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why
By Juan Silva Et Al
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim raw milk has superior health benefits over pasteurized milk. There is little evidence to support these...
Euro 2024: football is a magnet for online abuse – but it is also the ideal platform to challenge it
By Gary Sinclair
As Euro 2024 enjoys its first week of high-stakes football, thoughts will have returned to how the last one ended. One of the abiding memories of the Euro 2020 final was the vile racist abuse black English players received...
Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found throughout the human body – how worried should we be?
By Michael Richardson Et Al
The world is becoming clogged with plastic. Particles of plastic so tiny they cannot be seen with the naked eye have been found almost everywhere, from the oceans depths to the mountain tops. They are in the soil, in...
Farmers told me what they really think about reintroducing lynx and wolves to Britain and Ireland
By Jonny Hanson
The only howl I heard on a recent walk across the Garron plateau in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland, was from a bitter, biting wind. But 300 years ago, the howls would most definitely have been lupine: this place was...
Our smartphone screening tool could help detect strokes faster – and lead to quicker treatment
By Dinesh Kumar Et Al
In Australia, stroke is among the leading causes of death and permanent disability. Some 5% of deaths are due to stroke, while strokes cost the Australian health-care system A$6.2 billion annually.
Strokes occur when...
I watched some 40 films at this year’s Sydney Film Festival. Here are my top five picks – and one hilarious flop
By Ari Mattes
This years Sydney Film Festivals rich offerings of films more than compensated for the minor technical issues that led to some screenings being interrupted.
Out of the 40-odd films I saw, here are my top five, along...
Dutton goes nuclear, proposing seven government-owned generators with the first starting in 2030s
By Michelle Grattan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited and highly-controversial policy for nuclear power with the claim it could start operating from the 2030s.
The locations...
I’ve been given opioids after surgery to take at home. What do I need to know?
By Katelyn Jauregui Et Al
Opioids are commonly prescribed when youre discharged from hospital after surgery to help manage pain at home.
These strong painkillers may have unwanted side effects or harms, such as constipation, drowsiness or the...
Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high
By Stephen Bartos
These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting.
Desperate...
How Biden’s executive order to protect immigrant spouses of citizens from deportation will benefit their families and communities
By Jane Lilly López Et Al
Rodrigo Salazar is a man who entered the U.S. without a visa and has been living in the country without legal status ever since. Because of this, Rodrigo, who asked that we not use his or his wifes real names in order to...
Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key
By Andrew Zammit Et Al
In recent months, Islamic State has escalated its calls to attack sporting events in Europe. Governments are increasingly concerned about the specific threat the terrorist group poses to the upcoming Paris Olympics and...
Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed
By Jesse Tse Et Al
Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders have become more prevalent, especially among young people. Demand for treatment is surging and prescriptions of some psychiatric medications have climbed.
These...
The renaming of universities and campus buildings reflects changing attitudes and values
By Reuben Rose-Redwood Et Al
As protests have swept across university campuses calling on higher education institutions to break ties with Israel over the war in Gaza, one tactic that protesters used to raise awareness of the wars devastating human...
Young investors: Here’s some tips for getting into the market
By Sorin Rizeanu
Youve likely heard of Minecraft. Its a simple game where you slowly place blocks and craft items from containers to castles and entire cities. Youve probably also heard of the first-person shooter Call of Duty (COD), where...
Ukraine summit fails to provide a path to peace for Kyiv and its allies
By Stefan Wolff Et Al
Was the the first so-called Summit on Peace in Ukraine, held in Switzerland on June 15 to 16, a failure? Certainly not, if you listen to the fairly upbeat reactions of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his western...
Why legacy media brands still matter in the UK’s ‘social media’ election
By David Deacon Et Al
For decades, the front pages of newspapers have documented iconic campaign moments. Now, many think that the internet (particularly social media platforms) is where an election is won or lost. Some have even dubbed this...
Royal Mail takeover has benefits but poses risk to those reliant on UK’s national postal service
By Nigel Driffield
Selling a British institution to a foreign billionaire is a big deal. In the case of Royal Mail, that deal is not yet done, but the companys board has agreed to the move in principle.
The 508-year-old postal service,...
This is billed as a ‘change’ election – but Britain’s electoral system means hardly any seats are true multi-party contests
By Christopher Kirkland Et Al
With all polls pointing in the same direction, the 2024 election will deliver seismic change. It is being seen as a contest that will practically wipe out one party and deliver a large majority to another. But the reality...
G7 overcomes internal wrangling and ‘irrelevance’ barbs to strike US$50 deal to support Ukraine
By Gregory Stiles Et Al
In the 26 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the west has been riven with disagreement about how much and what support it will provide for Volodymyr Zelenskys government. There are two main reasons for...
Mother City: a tough, passionate film about the battle for affordable housing in Cape Town
By Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk
A third of the way into Mother City theres a scene that characterises this tough, passionate film about Cape Town and its paradoxes of beauty and hardship, wealth and poverty, and the way it excludes the working...
Floating solar panels could provide much of Africa’s energy – new research
By Iestyn Woolway1 Et Al
New research has found that several countries could meet all their energy needs from solar panel systems floating on lakes. Climate, water and energy environmental scientists R. Iestyn Woolway and Alona Armstrong analysed...
South Africa’s unity government: 4 crucial factors for it to work
By Joleen Steyn Kotze
Governments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following the 2024 general election in which no party won a...
Joining NATO binds countries to defend each other – but this commitment is not set in stone
By Dan Reiter Et Al
The outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election is going to have major consequences for the relationship between the U.S. and its allies. While President Joe Biden is a firm believer in the value of the...
US laws created during slavery are still on the books. A legal scholar wants to at least acknowledge that history in legal citations
By Justin Simard
As the story of Juneteenth is told by modern-day historians, enslaved Black people were freed by laws, not combat.
Union Gen. Gordon Granger said as much when he read General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, in front of...