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An eerie ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction. So how do we navigate the risks?
Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.
The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: what’s the psychology of momentum in sports?
Momentum is one of sport’s great intangibles but what exactly is it and how can it influence athletes and teams?
Does One NZ’s new ad campaign connect? Many adopted people might not think so
One New Zealand’s ‘Let’s Get Connected’ campaign finds humour and emotion in a story of adoption – but glosses over the pain and loss of its reality.
Grassroots sport can help refugees find their feet in Australia – Brisbane’s Olympic planners need to lead the way too
The Queensland government’s Olympic legacy strategy aims for a more inclusive community through the power of sports. But more needs to be done to help refugees join in.
Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female. Here’s how ‘juries of matrons’ shaped our legal history
Centuries ago, women could “plead the belly” - argue they were pregnant to avoid the death penalty. It gave rise to the female jurors in Australian courtrooms.
A groundbreaking discovery: how we found remnants of Earth’s primordial crust near Perth
Life depends on Earth’s ancient continental crust – but there are only a few places where remnants of it can still be seen today.
No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters – with little gain for good landlords
With submissions on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill closing next month, now is the time to consider how the changes could affect New Zealand’s 1.7 million renters.
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer. Here’s how
Burnt-up satellites could dump hundreds of tonnes of aluminium in the stratosphere every year. An atmospheric chemist explains what that might mean
Tony Blair sold the UK on a vision for the future. Can Keir Starmer do the same to return Labour to power?
The UK of 2024 is very different than 1997. Back then, Britons had hope for the future. Today, many are disaffected and cynical, hoping things won’t continue to get worse.
The AEC has redrawn the boundaries for federal seats. How will this affect the next election?
The new seat boundaries mean some can notionally change hands; others can be added or disappear altogether.
Many sports are tightening their transgender policies – can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?
Many international sports organisations are restricting or banning trans women from elite female competitions. But why are these policies changing and why don’t they apply to trans men?
Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key
While there has been a surge of terror plots in Europe in recent months, an attack on the Olympics would require a group to have the intent, capability and opportunity.
Albanese government raises ‘concern’ over treatment of journalist Cheng Lei with Chinese embassy
The Chinese media, however, hails a ‘spring blossom’ in China’s relations with Australia as premier’s visit concludes.
Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?
Defending planes against running into birds is vitally important – and high-speed frozen chickens play a surprising role.
Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers
Enigmatic organisms called archaea can harvest energy from hydrogen, and new research is revealing exactly how they do it.
South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
Banning political donations may sound like a good idea, but Peter Malinauskas’ plan raises political and legal risks.