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The death of printed newspapers has long been predicted – but there are still some pleasing signs of life
Research shows that people are shifting to social media for their news and trust in news organisations remains low – but there are signs the legacy media are adapting to the new environment.
The psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?
Many athletes ‘live the dream’ during their careers but retirement often doesn’t come easy – what can be done to better prepare them?
Can AI talk us out of conspiracy theory rabbit holes?
A new experiment shows AI chatbots aren’t only good for spreading disinformation – but it comes with plenty of caveats.
Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution
A new Australian coelacanth find has revealed a surprising force behind the slow evolution of these ‘living fossils’.
Grattan on Friday: Coalition backs Labor’s heavy lifting on aged care, hoping to reap the benefit down the track
The government’s changes to the NDIS and it’s endorsement of aged care reforms, Peter Dutton is calculating it’s easier for Labor than the Coalition to find big savings that produce serious “losers”
Sneesby’s resignation from Nine points to host of problems besetting commercial TV networks
The chief executive’s departure completes the cleanout of the top levels of an organisation besieged by cultural problems.
The latest version of ChatGPT has a feature you’ll fall in love with. And that’s a worry
Even OpenAI is worried about people developing intimate relationships with the new human-like version of its language model-cum-chatbot. But it should have known the risks.
Six National Anti-Corruption Commission probes involve current or former parliamentarians
Six of the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s current investigations involve the conduct of current or former parliamentarians, according to statistics about its work released on Wednesday.
Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions: our experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate
The Conversation’s expert panel believed Kamala Harris had more to prove – and Donald Trump more to lose – in the debate. Here were the moments that mattered.
Athletes’ bodies are supposedly temples. So why do so many consume ultra-processed foods?
A cheeky muesli bar or sports drink may not seem too harmful but there are health risks for athletes to consider.
As cities axe shared e-scooters, the many more personally owned ones are in a blind spot
Shared e-scooters are much more regulated and monitored than privately owned e-scooters, which are likely to pose greater risks as a result.
Labour is talking about a wealth tax again – what are its options and what might work?
The Labour Party’s proposed capital income tax targets earners whose gains are missed by the current system. We explain how this is different from other taxes targeting the wealthy.
Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes – and clues about future eruptions
Decoding volcanic ‘crystal balls’ can help scientists tell ahead of time when a volcano is going to erupt
Fuel shortages and bare pharmacies: we need to talk about what a possible war with China could look like
Contingency planning for a potential conflict shouldn’t cause a national panic. Australia needs a ‘first 90 days’ plan to ensure we’d survive until supply lines could be reestablished.
Social media is like sex – young people need education, not unrealistic bans
Instead of just banning young people from social media, the government should develop and fund better social media literacy programs for them.
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online
There’s ever-evolving ways for children and young people to be harmed online. Here’s what kids think about the harms they experience and how to prevent them.