The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes

By Marc Amyot Et Al

Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and green electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and...

Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?

By Andrew Young2

After a great deal of political haggling, pressure and negotiations, Australias National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was established a year ago, with a view to stamping out corruption and discouraging any activities...

What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?

By Carmel Taddeo Et Al

Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Amid proposals to ban teenagers under 16yrs from social media and calls to better educate...

How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet

By Ehsan Noroozinejad Et Al

Australia is facing dual crises: increasing climate change risks and soaring housing costs. Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in funding and promoting solutions to these challenges. A recent United...

Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in the average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

By Magnus Söderberg

Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost. But some things matter more to electricity users than the average price...

No croutons, no anchovies, no bacon: the 100-year-old Mexican origins of the Caesar salad

By Garritt C. Van Dyk

The most seductive culinary myths have murky origins, with a revolutionary discovery created by accident, or out of necessity. For the Caesar salad, these classic ingredients are spiced up with a family food feud and a...

Have-not neighbourhoods hurt by about-face on engaging with the community in urban planning

By Meg Holden Et Al

Community engagement became a formal requirement of planning in Canada via the neighbourhood improvement program of the 1970s. That program required local governments to work together with residents to rehabilitate...

Not the Sun wot won it: what Murdoch’s half-hearted, last-minute endorsements mean for Labour

By John Jewell

Leaving it as late as editorially possible, the Sun has endorsed Labour. With an election day front page saying its time for a change, the Murdoch-owned tabloid says the Conservatives have become a divided rabble, more...

Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Orbán ceasefire plan but global security deals offer hope

By Stefan Wolff

Ukraine has firmly ruled out any compromises in its war with Russia, according to a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian presidents chief of staff, said that while Kyiv welcomed advice...

Three ways to eat more nutritiously

By Hazel Flight

When it comes to staying healthy, diet is one of the best things you can do to look after your body. If you want to eat more nutritiously but dont quite know how, here are a few easy changes you can make that will...

British netball wants to turn professional, but there are risks in making money the goal

By Christina Philippou

There was some football on over the same weekend, and a music festival too. But despite the distractions of the Euros and Glastonbury, on June 29 2024, 8,000 British netball fans watched Loughborough Lightning successfully...

How sport and poetry make the perfect match

By Joe Towns

Centre Court, Wimbledon, 2008. The mens final. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, two titans of tennis at their zenith, are locked in an enthralling battle. But rain disrupts play, forcing a pause that hangs heavy with...

How the Dutch became the tallest nation on Earth

By Kristina Thompson Et Al

Studying the history of a country or regions physical health is challenging, as consistently collected indicators of health are hard to come by. However, our recent study looked at the clear link between a populations...

Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm

By Roshanak Mehdipanah Et Al

Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds. We study the connection between housing inequities...

Tactical voting: why is it such a big part of British elections?

By Thomas Lockwood Et Al

Voters across the UK will cast their ballots on July 4 to decide who will form the next government. Under the UKs voting system, known as first past the post, voters choose one candidate standing in their constituency....

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask ‘what if?’

By Patrick Lin

If space systems such as GPS were hacked and knocked offline, much of the world would instantly be returned to the communications and navigation technologies of the 1950s. Yet space cybersecurity is largely invisible to...

Global rise in penis cancer – what you need to know

By Colin Michie

Penis cancer is thankfully rare, but cases are rising. Some experts predict a 77% increase in penis cancer by 2050. While developing countries tend to have the highest rates of penis cancer, cases are increasing in most...

How the French far-right rose to prominence

By Joseph Downing

European politics was shaken by a surge in support for the far-right and far-left in the first round of Frances legislative elections on June 30. Marine Le Pens National Rally party won 33% of the popular vote, ahead of...

ASIC has comprehensively failed and its role should be split in two, according to long-awaited inquiry

By Jason Harris

Australias corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), should be broken up and replaced by new and more responsive regulatory agencies, a damning report has found. The Senate...

Heading to Bali or somewhere tropical these holidays? Here’s what you need to know about dengue fever

By Cameron Webb

If youre looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, dont forget where theres warmth, there will also be mosquitoes. In turn, tropical destinations can be hot spots of mosquito-borne diseases such as...

Is an electric bike right for you? Here’s what to consider before you buy

By Muhammad Rizwan Azhar Et Al

More Australians than ever are riding electric bikes a fact you may have noticed on the streets of our cities and towns. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are typically equipped with an electric motor and a battery,...

Netflix’s A Family Affair tries to reject old stories of sexual women being ‘bad mothers’. Too bad it’s a terrible film

By Rachel Williamson

A Family Affair is Netflixs latest entry in the recently resuscitated rom-com genre. The streaming giants film execs have described the revival as a tactical decision to plug and capitalise on an identified gap in the...

Taking too many medications can pose health risks. Here’s how to avoid them

By Caroline Sirois

When we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications sorted by day of the week, we might stop and wonder, is it too much? How do all those pills interact? The fact is, as we get older we are more...

Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence

By Esli Chan Et Al

In recent years, incidents of violence by involuntary celibates (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored...

Mental health services are overloaded. We should pay them a bonus to improve your care

By Henry Cutler Et Al

Australias mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money wont necessarily mean everyone gets the care they need. As we outline in research out this week, we need to incentivise health...

Young Canadians prefer in-person and hybrid work, according to a new report

By Ilona Dougherty Et Al

There is no shortage of hand-wringing about young people and the hours they spend in front of screens. From the U.S. Surgeon Generals recommendation to add a warning label to social media to psychologist Jonathan Haidts...

Why most people are right handed but left eyed

By Gillian Forrester

Whether youre left, right or ambidextrous, handedness is part of our identity. But a lot of people dont realise that we have other biases too and they are not unique to humans. My colleagues and I have published a new...

Jill Biden: the woman with the US president’s ear as he doubles down on staying in the race

By Christopher Featherstone

The overwhelming majority of people who watched the first US presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and challengers Donald Trump concluded that it was a disastrous night for the 46th US president. Bidens voice was...

‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution

By Claire B. Wofford

The United States Supreme Court has handed former president Donald Trump what may be the most favorable legal decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse...

Supreme Court kicks cases about tech companies’ First Amendment rights back to lower courts

By Lynn Greenky

The U.S. Supreme Court has sent back to lower courts the decision about whether states can block social media companies such as Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from regulating and controlling what users can post on their...

Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs

By Wellett Potter

Last week, several major record labels filed copyright infringement lawsuits in US courts against the makers of two generative AI music apps, Suno and Udio. The labels allege the AI companies have engaged in copyright...

What happens next in Ukraine’s debt negotiations could change the course of the war

By Patrick E. Shea

As Ukraine fights against Russian invasion, it faces a battle on two fronts: military and financial. Global attention understandably focuses on battlefield developments, where Russian troops are pushing towards Ukraines...

Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine

By Renaud Foucart

Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by Chinas role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to...

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...

Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country

By Areej Al-Hamad Et Al

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 117 million people are displaced worldwide. Many of those displaced from their homes are women and girls. In 2020, women and girls constituted about...

Standing out to fit in: How new employees can set themselves up for success at a new workplace

By Lucas Dufour Et Al

Starting a new job can be daunting. New employees are often worried about how they should behave at work and what they should do when they join a new company. Workers generally have a lot to learn in terms of company...

Fast fashion is harming our planet — these 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe

By Maryse Côté-Hamel

As sunny summer days return in the northern hemisphere, you may be looking to refresh your wardrobe. The allure of a whole new you is pervasive, and the foundation of many a successful marketing campaign. Indeed, as the...

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...

Explainer: What’s at stake in France’s election, and could it make Macron’s government even weaker?

By Romain Fathi

Just one hour after the far-rights surge in the European elections on June 9, French President Emmanuel Macron made the surprising decision to dissolve the French national assembly and call for snap elections. The...

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...

Gaza update: Hamas can’t be destroyed says IDF as Netanyahu eyes war with Hezbollah

By Jonathan Este

Fighting continues in central and southern Gaza, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to encounter resistance from units of Hamas fighters, despite a recent assessment by the Israeli government that the intense...

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...

Sell-offs and tax cuts stripped the UK of vital assets. A national wealth fund could turn the tide

By Steve Schifferes Et Al

One of Labours most radical manifesto pledges is the plan to create a national wealth fund. To help drive the green transition and create 600,000 green jobs, the fund aims to raise 3 of private investment for every 1 of...

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...

South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy?

By Imraan Valodia

Over the last decade or so there has been something of a revolution in economics. The long held belief that unfettered markets deliver good outcomes for all is now overwhelmingly discredited. Some of the most prominent...