The new deal might seem like a ‘win’ for artists at face value. But how it actually benefits them remains unclear. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/univers...

An analysis of 420 million supermarket transactions shows that understanding what people buy – not just where they live – is key to creating healthier communities.

In abandoning net zero, Nationals leaders claimed Australia is cutting emissions twice as fast as other rich countries. That’s not the case

The extended government shut-down has seen Trump’s already-weak ratings tumble further. Read more: theconversation.com/trumps-...

Given the more conservative configuration of the Supreme Court today, the court decision that legalised same-sex marriage cannot be taken for granted. Read more: theconversation.com/will-th...

Three little words on a badge can nudge customers to be nicer, suggest a new study and a past trial. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/as-reta...

A new comprehensive map reveals the true scale of the ancient Roman road network – but it is still incomplete.

After rebel fighters captured a major city in Darfur last week, alarming reports emerged of massacres and sexual violence targeting the region’s Black population. 👉 theconversation.com/can-the...

As climate change worsens, some states are backsliding on climate action. Next week, negotiators will gather in Brazil to try to restore flagging energy. 👉 theconversation.com/geopoli...

NZ's drug-buying agency could base its purchasing decisions on how much health improvement the same amount of money would achieve in other parts of the health system.

50 years ago, Gough Whitlam was sacked as prime minister. But is the dismissal's legacy really appreciated? 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/grattan...

Australia will go to the COP30 climate talks with better emissions targets and a desire to boost flagging action. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/as-glob...

Humans are surprisingly bad at being unpredictable.

Much remains uncertain about how the legislation will practically affect streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.

When the risks of taking prescribed opioids outweigh the benefits, it’s time to reduce your dose or stop. New research shows how to do this safely.

NZ: Government procurement has social, economic and environmental impacts. AI could help produce more sustainable outcomes, but only with strong rules and oversight.

Tropical cyclones can be even more deadly – and for a wider range of reasons – than we ever thought.

There is a lack of regulation across Australia when it comes to e-bike use, with young riders often paying the price. Read more: theconversation.com/young-p...

Supreme Court justices from both sides of politics were sceptical about the emergency powers used to impose tariffs.

If your friend circle has shrunk, you’re not alone – and reaching out is easier than you think.

New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of years ago.

Sometimes, no one sees a major global shock coming. Risk analysts call these ‘black swan’ events. Other times, we see them coming – we just don’t prepare. 👉 theconversation.com/could-a...

📚 REVIEW: At the end of World War II, many Nazi war criminals fled to Australia. A new book tells the stories of the investigators who tried to bring them to justice. 👉 theconversation.com/a-histo...

The first state-based inquiry into the impacts of porn challenges simplistic ideas and calls for better sex education.

A US study has found diagnosed allergies to peanuts fell 43% after guidelines began recommending early introduction for babies. 👉 theconversation.com/peanut-...

While boys’ adherence to the masculine ideal is weakening, many still feel intense pressure to conform. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/boys-ar...

Only 9% of plastics ever made have been recycled. Clever industry campaigns have shifted the costs of their own waste onto consumers. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-the...

The Republicans have tried to blame Democrats for the shutdown. But in US politics, the president owns the economy, for better or worse. 👉 theconversation.com/democra...

Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.

Enticing young people to read will require a concerted effort by parents, carers, teachers and public intellectuals to promote reading for enjoyment.

More teenagers are now smoking regularly than if pre-vaping smoking trends had continued, widening inequities for Māori and Pacific youth.

At the same time Australia has inked a deal with the US on critical minerals, it’s proposing cuts to facilities that underpin clean energy ambitions.

Comedian host Julia Zemiro is joined by criminologists and comedians to unpick key crime issues. Here’s where it works – and where it doesn’t. 👉 Read the full analysis: theconversation.com/the-abc...

Amid renewed calls for Optus executives to face the sack over September’s Triple Zero outage, what are the rules about disclosing executive payouts in Australia?

Here's a statistic that tells you what a self-defeating funk the federal opposition is in. On Monday alone, as it wallowed in the crisis over energy policy, its parliamentarians indulged in more than 35 media appearances.

See what economists are forecasting for rate cuts – or even rises – in 2026. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/rba-kee...

They worried deeply about the impact climate change would have on us as individuals, and on broader society.

While mothers who earn more may be able to outsource some of the physical work in the household, the mental load is huge – and remains a barrier to gender equality.

A mass train stabbing in the UK has spurred a vigorous debate about releasing the racial and nationality details of suspects of crimes.

Disparities in learning and work, as well as increased exposure to scams, are just some of the risks of a growing ‘AI divide’. 👉 theconversation.com/austral...

Spy boss Mike Burgess details threats to Australia’s security in a speech to the Lowy Institute.

🎧 PODCAST: Next week is the 50th anniversary of the dismissal of the Whitlam government. We’re joined by Niki Savva and David Solomon to talk about their memories of that day. 👉 theconversation.com/politic...

This rare genetic condition isn’t a fruit allergy or sensitivity. Could it explain your symptoms?

📚 REVIEW: Even for those not interested in royal gossip, Andrew Lownie’s joint biography of former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson is a fascinating and revealing read. 👉 theconversation.com/former-...

Israel may be isolated now, but Arab leaders understand the need to keep the peace, maintain US support, and expand economic ties with Israel. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/after-2...

As access to space becomes easier, terrorism is now a tangible threat. The world needs clear rules to avoid the final frontier becoming the next battlefield. 👉 theconversation.com/the-thr...

The hornet invasion threatens honeybees, other pollinators and all native insects with no natural defences. Eradication attempts hinge on fast action by everyone. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/a-deadl...

The latest trial of the Theatre Green Book Australia proves sustainability doesn’t have to be a constraint; it could be a new normal.

If you are keen to see your cabbage tree palm flower, be aware it may take 150-170 years. If you can wait that long, it usually happens between August and October. 👉 The full story: theconversation.com/cabbage...

📚 REVIEW: Patti Smith’s Just Kids was voted a best book of the 21st century. Her new memoir covers her whole life, charting deep love, unbearable loss and creative renewal. 👉 theconversation.com/how-sho...