4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes
The Intelsat 33e communications satellite unexpectedly broke up in orbit, creating at least 20 fragments. How do we track the ...
Exile, resistance and cactus pears: two Australian writers’ depictions of Palestinian life weave a powerful tapestry of stories
National identities are also the source of fierce loyalties and resistances. They elevate individual stories to the weight ...
Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia
A review of Australia’s drinking water guidelines has recommended reducing the levels previously considered safe for four ...
With AI translation tools so powerful, what is the point of learning a language?
AI-powered technology means it has never been easier to translate between two languages. But that doesn’t mean we should give ...
Australia’s fertility rate has reached a record low. What might that mean for the economy?
In the short term, falling fertility rates can actually have some economic benefits. But the picture gets more complex in the ...
From Ancient Rome to Persia, eunuchs often led armies and were powerbrokers of the ancient world
Despite the stereotypes, eunuchs clearly often played important roles in the ostensibly masculine world of strategic planning ...
What’s at stake in elections in Georgia and Moldova this week: a stark choice between Russia and the West
While many people in Moldova and Georgia support closer integration with Europe, Russia’s efforts to interfere in the votes ...
Is it possible to have a fair jury trial anymore?
In the age of social media and evolving expert evidence, judge-only trials have become more popular. But there are simple ...
Bringing the river into the gallery and the future: reimagining Birrarung 50 years from now
In this bold and unusual exhibition, we listen to traditional owners and get inside the imaginations of eight of Australia’s most innovative landscape architecture studios.
AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?
AI promises to accelerate scientific discovery, but if scientists aren’t careful public trust may be left behind.
Are academics more likely to answer emails from ‘Melissa’ or ‘Rahul’? The answer may not surprise you
As our research shows, Australian academics responded differently to potential PhD students, depending on the racial ...
NZ is encouraging the use of AI – but it’s largely outsourcing the risks and societal costs
Artificial intelligence is energy hungry and has an ever-expanding carbon footprint. Embracing the technology will make it ...