Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced
The new proposal is aligned with approaches in the European Union and United Kingdom – and overcomes the flaws of banning people under 16 from social media.
How should Australian media cover the next federal election? Lessons from the US presidential race
With stretched resources and insatiable demand for content, Australian media will have a difficult job covering the next ...
Global carbon emissions inch upwards in 2024 despite progress on EVs, renewables and deforestation
As world leaders gather at COP29 to consider reducing emissions, the latest global carbon budget shows COâ‚‚ emissions from ...
Nationalism is surging – changing the way companies do business overseas
Nationalist sentiment at home or abroad can influence business priorities, altering decisions on global expansion. New ...
What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?
Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.
If our hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy
Your electric water heater uses a lot of electricity overnight. Shifting it to soak up solar could be a win-win.
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‘Catastrophic declines’: massive data haul reveals why so many plants and animals suffer after fire
Don Driscoll received funding from the Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, and the New South Wales ...
6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm ...
Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface
The sun’s magnetic activity causes auroras, and the relationship between solar flares and auroras reveals an 11-year cycle; ...
Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform – and there’s more to come
As well as becoming an ‘everything app’ and a place where lies continue to flourish, X is likely to see an increase what’s ...
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Climate inequality must take centre stage at COP29
Bonny Ibhawoh receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He is a United Nations ...
Climate science is getting lost in translation
Languages are a significant barrier to the global transfer of scientific knowledge, according to a 2016 study. Out of the 100 ...