Does Australia really take too long to approve medicines, as the US says?

Does Australia really take too long to approve medicines, as the US says?

Australia's drug approval system is under fire, with critics in the United States claiming it is too slow to approve life-saving medicines....

Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? We asked 5 experts

Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? We asked 5 experts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He...

First the dire wolf, now NZ's giant moa: why real 'de-extinction' is unlikely to fly

First the dire wolf, now NZ's giant moa: why real 'de-extinction' is unlikely to fly

The announcement that New Zealand's moa nunui (giant moa) is the next de-extinction target for Colossal Biosciences, in partnership...

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers

The Greens had a poor election. They lost three of their four lower house seats including that of their leader Adam Bandt. This despite...

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

If you watched any of the 2025 Wimbledon womens' matches, you'll have noticed many players donning a skort: a garment in which shorts...

Envoy's plan to fight antisemitism would put universities on notice over funding

Envoy's plan to fight antisemitism would put universities on notice over funding

The government's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has recommended universities that fail to properly deal with...

Riset: Populasi hewan langka anoa dan babirusa di pulau kecil lebih tangguh, meski jumlahnya sedikit

Riset: Populasi hewan langka anoa dan babirusa di pulau kecil lebih tangguh, meski jumlahnya sedikit

Populasi satwa di pulau kecil terbukti lebih tangguh secara genetik meski jumlahnya sedikit. Pulau kecil dapat menjadi habitat alami...

How can we stay safe after data breaches? Step 1 is to change the cybersecurity laws

How can we stay safe after data breaches? Step 1 is to change the cybersecurity laws

Last week, Australian airline Qantas announced cyber attackers had accessed personal data about some of its customers. The company...

Two books on the mushroom trial are already cooking. What are the risks and rewards of fast books on big news?

Two books on the mushroom trial are already cooking. What are the risks and rewards of fast books on big news?

Few criminal trials in recent history have piqued the public interest like Erin Patterson's conviction for poisoning three extended...

6 bulan Makan Bergizi Gratis: Program kesehatan atau bantuan sosial?

6 bulan Makan Bergizi Gratis: Program kesehatan atau bantuan sosial?

Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) jadi program mercusuar pemerintahan Prabowo-Gibran yang sudah berlangsung selama lebih dari enam...

Cyber crime and real-world crime are converging in a dangerous new way - here's how to stay safe

Cyber crime and real-world crime are converging in a dangerous new way - here's how to stay safe

It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name. They know your bank. They even know your credit card...

Labor leads in two Victorian state polls, but Premier Jacinta Allan's approval tanks

Labor leads in two Victorian state polls, but Premier Jacinta Allan's approval tanks

Labor leads in Victorian state polls by Newspoll and Redbridge, but Premier Jacinta Allan is very unpopular. Two federal polls give...

Trump is aiming to silence public media in the US - and if he succeeds, his supporters here will take note

Trump is aiming to silence public media in the US - and if he succeeds, his supporters here will take note

The ABC dodged a bullet in the Australian election. The Albanese government supports the ABC. In the United States, however, the...

Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study

Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study

You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use cannabis...

Planning a 'Euro summer' or cruise? Why another flu shot might save your holiday

Planning a 'Euro summer' or cruise? Why another flu shot might save your holiday

Are you escaping a southern hemisphere winter by heading off for a Euro summer? Maybe you're planning a cruise through the Mediterranean....

Melting ice will strengthen the monsoon in northern Australia - but cause drier conditions north of the Equator

Melting ice will strengthen the monsoon in northern Australia - but cause drier conditions north of the Equator

Almost two-thirds of the world's population is affected by the monsoon - the annual arrival of intense rains in areas north and south...

That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole - and the US will soon end the 'de minimis' exemption for the rest of the world, too

That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole - and the US will soon end the 'de minimis' exemption for the rest of the world, too

Fast fashion got a lot pricier for Americans this spring - and it'll likely get even more expensive in 2027. That's because the Trump...

From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem

From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem

Since early January 2025, residents of Birmingham in the UK have been caught in the dispute between the city council and the Unite...

Sound recordings can give us an animals' eye view of the war in Ukraine

Sound recordings can give us an animals' eye view of the war in Ukraine

The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York included a world premiere of War Through the Eyes of Animals (also known as Animals in...

Earth's 'oldest' impact crater is much younger than previously thought - new study

Earth's 'oldest' impact crater is much younger than previously thought - new study

Ever been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the clocks geologists use to date events can also be misread. Unravelling Earth's...

We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol's role was alarming

We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol's role was alarming

We've long known there's a link between alcohol and violence, but when it comes to homicide the stories behind the statistics are harder...

A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region's conflicts - will it be enough?

A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region's conflicts - will it be enough?

After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has...

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church's century-long effort to curate its own image

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church's century-long effort to curate its own image

Reality TV series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives follows a number of social media influencers from the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to 'blobs' deep within Earth

Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to 'blobs' deep within Earth

Volcanic eruptions at Earth's surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt air traffic....

Defence spending is like insurance - how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Defence spending is like insurance - how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Defence spending is like insurance - you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the higher the risk you face,...

Thirsty future: Australia's green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes

Thirsty future: Australia's green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes

Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future - a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense...

Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raises alarms about right-wing extremism

Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raises alarms about right-wing extremism

This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Quebec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used...

Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism

Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism

This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Quebec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia. The RCMP used...

Too Much: Lena Dunham's love letter to London, romance and the messiness of being a woman

Too Much: Lena Dunham's love letter to London, romance and the messiness of being a woman

When HBO launched Lena Dunham's Girls in 2012, it followed shows such as Buffy (1997-2003), Sex and the City (1998-2004) and Gossip...

We're hiring: Culture & Society Editor

We're hiring: Culture & Society Editor

The Conversation Canada is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Culture & Society Editor with a background in critical race scholarship...

How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Imagine you're standing at a bottle depot with an empty pop can. You can get a dime back, or you can take a chance at winning $1,000....

China's interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet's water supply

China's interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet's water supply

As the 14th Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday with thousands of Tibetan Buddhists, there's already tension over how the next...

Parental leave in the UK isn't working - here's what needs to change

Parental leave in the UK isn't working - here's what needs to change

The recent launch of a government review into parental leave and pay in the UK is a hugely welcome development. In order to bring about...

The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of one child's gift to another

The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of one child's gift to another

What does it mean to save a life - and what does it cost? In The Story of a Heart, Rachel Clarke answers this not with slogans or sentiment,...

Gwada-negative: the rarest blood group on Earth

Gwada-negative: the rarest blood group on Earth

In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world's newest and rarest blood group. The...

Biblical Women Ageing Disgracefully: artist Sarah Lightman reimagines characters battling midlife, motherhood and menopause

Biblical Women Ageing Disgracefully: artist Sarah Lightman reimagines characters battling midlife, motherhood and menopause

What happens when the women immortalised in old master paintings step out of their gilded frames and into the chaos of modern domestic...

From Kabul to the catwalk - the surprising global history behind fashion's fur revival

From Kabul to the catwalk - the surprising global history behind fashion's fur revival

The winter season of 2024-25 marked a resurgence of fur clothing - both faux and real - in fashion across Europe and North America....

How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future - and its customers

How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future - and its customers

The cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer will lead to an estimated Pound 300 million hit to the company's profits this year. It now aims...

Lioness Lucy Bronze uses 'cycle syncing' to get an edge on her competition - here's how the practise works

Lioness Lucy Bronze uses 'cycle syncing' to get an edge on her competition - here's how the practise works

England footballer Lucy Bronze recently said in an interview that cycle syncing gives her an edge on the pitch. This practice involves...

How LinkedIn's algorithm can help us find new uses for existing medicines

How LinkedIn's algorithm can help us find new uses for existing medicines

When you log onto LinkedIn, you're normally presented with suggestions to connect with people you know, either because you went to...

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U.S. stocks recover after Trump-tariffs-induced slump
U.S. stocks recover after Trump-tariffs-induced slump

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday with all the major indices gaining ground. Markets in the UK, Europe and Canada...


Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea
Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Financial markets kicked off the week on a cautious note as President Donald Trump rolled out a fresh round...


BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism
BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...


BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board
BP appoints ex-Shell finance chief Simon Henry to board

LONDON, U.K.: This week, BP appointed Simon Henry, former Shell finance chief, to its board as a non-executive director effective September...


FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...


U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil
U.S. stocks steady Tuesday despite tariffs turmoil

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher...


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