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With Russia not attending, what can this weekend’s Ukraine peace summit achieve?
While there may not be any practical outcomes, the summit is a chance for Ukraine to press its case that any settlement of the war should be based on just principles.
The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA
At the heart of the Maya civilisation were sacred sites where ritual sacrifices took place. A new DNA analysis reveals more about this practice and Maya genetic legacy.
100-million-year-old fossil find reveals huge flying reptile that patrolled Australia’s inland sea
In 2021 a former avocado farmer discovered the most complete pterosaur skeleton ever found in Australia – and new research shows it represents a previously unknown species.
The government is drafting anti-hate speech laws. Here are 4 things they should include
Many people agree freedom of speech has its limits and the law has some role to play in prohibiting harmful speech. But what should these laws look like?
Playful young male dolphins grow up to have more offspring
For dolphins, childish play may be useful practice for adult life.
Dutton won’t announce medium term emissions targets before election – Albanese says that’s walking out of Paris
Dutton on Tuesday reaffirmed the opposition was committed to the net zero by 2050 target but said they would only announce its medium term emission reduction targets after the next election.
What’s new about the latest UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza, and will it have any better chance of success?
Arguably, the more specific and detailed terms of this resolution is a positive compared to previous resolutions, but actions speak louder than words.
Tech solutions to limit kids’ access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
There are various methods for estimating or verifying an online user’s age, none of them foolproof. Importantly, is this the social media future we want?
No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East
The US is relying more on its alliances in the Middle East in order to pull back a bit. This will likely continue no matter who is in the White House next year.
Age verification for pornography access? Our research shows it fails on many levels
There are many limitations to what technology can do to bar underage people from porn. Importantly, the very idea distracts from evidence-based solutions.
Costello goes, but the cultural problems at Nine Entertainment remain
The chairman resigns, but allegations of sexual misconduct and a culture that condoned it continue to haunt the media company.
View from The Hill: Peter Dutton sets up a debate about Australia’s ambition on emission reduction targets
Opposition energy spokesman Ted O'Brien and the Coalition the 43% by 2030 is unachievable and see to be saying they would just ignore the target.
Peter Costello quits as chairman of Nine in the wake of airport fracas with reporter
The former federal treasurer’s resignation comes as the network has been mired in a major scandal over revelations of complaints from staff about sexual harassment and toxicity in the workplace.
‘Comfort women’ or sex slaves? Why the debate over this WWII term remains so complicated
Many victim-survivors and scholars say ‘sex slaves’ more accurately describes the abuses the women endured, but governments have been slow to change their view.
The defence force is allowing foreign recruits. Will soldiers be willing to die for a country they’ve only lived in for a year?
Citizens from New Zealand, the US, the UK and Canada will all be allowed to serve in the Australian Defence Force. Some of the early concerns are unfounded.
Grattan on Friday: how bold will Anthony Albanese be in his ‘offer’ for a potential second term?
As it crafts its pitch, the biggest uncertainty is what sort of parliament he would likely face. If Labor is returned, would it be a majority or minority government?