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The Conversation Australiaby Cordelia Fine, Professor, History & Philosophy of Science program, School of Historical & Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne15d ago
Psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams’ third book about evolutionary psychology, a controversial field often drawn on (and distorted) by the manosphere, is A Billion Years of Sex Differences: How...
The Conversation Australiaby Callum Shakespeare, Associate Professor, Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University15d ago
In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and low tide is dramatic.
The Conversation Australiaby Lisa Hui, Professor of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health, The University of Melbourne15d ago
Pregnant women are routinely advised to avoid certain soft cheeses and take care when handling cat litter due to the risk of harmful infections.
The Conversation Australiaby Samantha Murdy, Associate Professor in Marketing, Australian Catholic University15d ago
Hiking in Australia is having a moment. In the ten years to 2024, bushwalking popularity rose 81%. Social media reels of remote, beautiful landscapes make these places feel more accessible.
The Conversation Australiaby Mark A. Bassett, Associate Professor and Director, Academic Quality, Standards, and Integrity, Charles Sturt University15d ago
Since artificial intelligence (AI) software ChatGPT was released in 2022, teachers have been looking for ways to tell when AI has been used to generate text in assessments.
The Conversation Australiaby Erika Feller, Professorial Fellow, School of Government, The University of Melbourne15d ago
The United Nations is deep into the process of looking for its next Secretary General as Portugal’s Antonio Guterres steps down in December after a decade.
The Conversation Australiaby Kyle Peyton, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne15d ago
Every year, one of Australia’s biggest longitudinal surveys provides a range of insights on how the nation is changing.
The Conversation Australiaby Inga Lass, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne15d ago
Close to half of Australians believe they have more education than their job requires, a dynamic that is associated with lower job and life satisfaction.
The Conversation Australiaby Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato15d ago
If some current warnings are to be believed, artificial intelligence may be the human invention that outwits its creators. Understandably, there are now global calls to regulate the technology.
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra15d ago
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.
The Conversation Australiaby Charlotte Markowitsch, PhD Candidate in Popular Music Studies, RMIT University15d ago
“I’m not a nice boy and I never was,” Angry Anderson sang on Rose Tattoo’s 1978 debut album. It was an effective mission statement for one of Australian rock’s most recognisable vocalists.
The Conversation Australiaby William Partlett, Associate Professor of Public Law, The University of Melbourne15d ago
Victoria’s Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects met for the first time in public today.
The Conversation Australiaby Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University15d ago
Amid the tumult over US President Donald Trump’s latest assault on press freedom, it’s easy to lose sight of what exactly journalism is and why, when done well, it carries real weight.
The Conversation Australiaby Charlotte Farrell, Lecturer, Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW15d ago
How would you feel about being stuck in an elevator with your boss? In Eloise Snape’s new play The Elevator, premiering at Sydney’s Ensemble theatre, the boss is Margot (Leanna Walsman), CEO of...
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra15d ago
Anthony Albanese was quick to put up a cheesy selfie with Donald Trump when the two rubbed shoulders at the president’s reception for those visiting the United Nations for leaders’ week.
The Conversation Australiaby Emily Ross, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Queensland15d ago
Both sides of politics are saying the Australian school curriculum needs to change. The Coalition has proposed changes it says would strengthen the teaching of Western values and Australia’s civic...
The Conversation Australiaby Ruth Richards, Lecturer (Media), RMIT University15d ago
The latest Looney Tunes feature film, Coyote vs. Acme, sees Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme corporation after years of having his various plots and schemes to catch the Road Runner foiled thanks to...
The Conversation Australiaby Renna Gayde, Research Assistant, Australian Centre for Child Protection, Adelaide University15d ago
One of Australia’s most resource-rich regions, South Hedland in Western Australia, sits alongside a mining industry generating enormous wealth.
The Conversation Australiaby Dennis B. Desmond, Lecturer, Cyberintelligence and Cybercrime Investigations, University of the Sunshine Coast15d ago
Earlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute. The expert gained control of the Chinese-made vehicle’s locks, headlights, and audio and video, saying...
The Conversation Australiaby Adrienne Matthys, Casual Academic (Gerontology and Human Services) and Research Assistant, Charles Sturt University15d ago
What do Australians with dementia think about voluntary assisted dying? Until recently, no researchers had thought to ask. Our two small studies change that.
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