Grattan on Friday: Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’
Women and their issues were at the centre in the 2022 election. They were an important reason why Scott Morrison was turfed ...
Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing
US cities have introduced local reparations initiatives to address historic harms against Black residents. But designing a ...
Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures
Animal welfare laws don’t protect invertebrates, but there’s evidence that some, such as octopuses, are as intelligent as ...
Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup, but the spotlight and scrutiny might spark change
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting ...
After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes
Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ...
2 populations of dark comets in the solar system could tell researchers where the Earth got its oceans
Comets without tails, called dark comets, are a newly discovered space object. Now, astronomers know they come in 2 classes.
AI won’t take your job – but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it
As workplaces are transformed by AI, workers who can use the technology well will remain attractive to employers.
A short history of palm reading in the UK – and a guide to how it’s supposed to work
An anonymous work published in London in 1700 claimed to fully resolve all questions about human life through “the Rules of ...
Perfect pet presents this Christmas, and ones to avoid – from an expert in animal welfare
Vets report that Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year – and a festive vet visit is the gift everyone wants to ...
Times journalists deemed ‘legitimate military targets’ – how Russia muzzles criticism at home and abroad
Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev has called journalists who justify Ukraine’s actions ‘active participants’ in a war against ...