News

Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible?
A future state is complicated by the sheer number of Israeli settlers in the occupied territories and the barriers Israel has ...
Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations
Anthony Albanese said the move was predicated on the condition that Hamas would not be a part of a future Palestinian state.
What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?
If you’re feeling extra hungry while breastfeeding, there’s a good reason for it. Your body needs more nutrients to support ...
‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet
New research shows internet access can be sorely lacking for First Nations people because of cost, poor infrastructure and ...
Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed
The elimination of offices within Homeland Security and the State Department may force US counterterrorism efforts to rely on ...
56 million years ago, Earth underwent rapid global warming. Here’s what it did to pollinators
To understand how giant carbon emission events affect climate and life on Earth, scientists went deeper into our planet’s ...
Where have all the coaches gone? The volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ
Community sport depends on volunteers showing up. But as numbers fall and pressures rise, who’s left to guide the next ...
The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery
Sea stars are vital to ocean ecosystems; however, a pathogen has been killing them in large numbers, rendering some species ...
No one holds the government to account on spending. We need a budget watchdog that can bite
To keep government spending under control, stronger rules and targets are needed. These should be on the agenda at the ...
‘Better Than Chocolate’ highlights lost 90s decade of lesbian Canadian cinema
Like many Canadian lesbian-driven films from the 1990s, ‘Better Than Chocolate’ reflects the creative force of queer ...
South Sudan’s new chief justice has a chance to reform the judiciary – if he’s allowed to do his job
Madut had worked as a judge in Sudan prior to South Sudan’s independence in 2011. He also served as the deputy chair of ...
Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range
Real-world testing is an important public service. Drivers looking for a new EV could knock off 10–20% from official ranges as a rule of thumb. But it’s worth looking for testing of the exact model to ...