Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions
Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left ...
Silicon Valley’s bet on AI defence startups and what it means for the future of war – podcast
Political theorist Elke Schwarz talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast on her new research about venture capital investment ...
Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless
After years of legal challenges between Australian manufacturers and American footwear giant Deckers Brands, UGG Since 1974 ...
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond ...
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. It doesn’t guarantee a peaceful end to a devastating war
After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the ...
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Why now and what next?
Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the ...
The LA fires have prompted a reckoning for the insurance industry – Australian premiums could soar as a result
For insurers, it’s simply becoming too expensive to do business in California. That will have ripple effects on the cost of ...
No, you don’t need the ‘Barbie drug’ to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here’s why melanotan-II is so risky
From nausea and vomiting to brain swelling and erection problems. These are just some of the side effects of melanotan-II.
Gaza deal: what it means for peace in the Middle East – expert Q&A
After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting ...
US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war
Chinese social media app RedNote has attracted more than 700,000 new users in the past few days. But it might not be a viable ...
Should we sequence the DNA of every baby born in Australia? Soon, you could have your say
Australia’s screening program – which reaches about 99% of newborn babies – mainly uses tests that measure the levels of ...
Say it with a picture: overcoming legalese in public procurement contracts
Visual contracts can make the legal process more accessible. But there are challenges that need to be addressed before they ...