Can apps and digital resources support your child with autism or ADHD? Here’s what to look for
Lots of digital tools promise to assist children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. But it’s hard to ...
Hidden women of history: the Australian children’s author who captured the bush – before May Gibbs’ Australiana empire
Louise Anne Meredith drew her literary inspiration from the Australian landscape and crafted her own ‘brand’ in its image.
Cane toads on the barbie? How eating invasive species might help manage them
New ABC series Eat the Invaders asks should invasive species be on our dinner plate – and what does it taste like?
Justin Trudeau quits: What Canada’s Liberal Party can learn from the fall of Rome
Justin Trudeau has resigned, but the Liberal Party faces an uphill battle heading into a federal election year. Here are some ...
What fan culture and mourning can teach us about grief
Fan communities coping with a celebrity loss do several things that help their members feel supported and connected.
Fully recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. We can’t do it all at once – so let’s start here
This new research estimates the price and benefits of recovering threatened species – and offers cost-effective ways for ...
Carbon dioxide has been regulating Earth’s climate for hundreds of millions of years – new study
The transition in and out of the Late Palaeozoic ice age was one of the biggest climate transitions in Earth’s history, a ...
‘I don’t hold the hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some of best (or worst)
Gaffes are littered throughout Australia political history, some with more serious consequences than others. They all shape ...
Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help
As many recent stories of health insurance denials in the news show, policyholders are most outraged when insurers fail to ...
Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy
Justin Trudeau leaves office never having tasted electoral defeat despite his low poll numbers. He leaves an indelible mark ...
Clearing the UK’s asylum backlog has led to rising refugee homelessness
Ironically, government efforts to improve the asylum process have contributed to the rising homelessness. One factor is the ...
China’s economy took centre stage in Xi’s new year address, spinning slow growth as a ‘remarkable’ achievement
The mainstay of Xi’s address concerned the economic success of China. He stressed that the Chinese economy is thriving, and ...