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If humans disappeared, what would happen to our dogs?
If we weren’t here to shape, feed and care for our dogs – how might they change?
Nobody reads T&C's – but the High Court’s Ruby Princess decision shows consumer law may protect us anyway
The High Court has found that consumers can be protected even if they haven’t fully read their terms and even if they were outside of Australia when they accepted them.
Creative bureacracy is possible. Here are 3 things cities do to foster innovative local government
A study of cities around the world that are developing innovative solutions to their problems has identified three key elements of success.
Noam Chomsky turns 95: the social justice advocate paved the way for AI. Does it keep him up at night?
Could Chomsky have foreseen where his contributions would lead us?
What is the government's preventative detention bill? Here's how the laws will work and what they mean for Australia's detention system
The release of more than 140 ex-detainees from immigration detention has prompted a panicked government response. So, what does the legislation say, and what happens now?
States agree to do more heavy lifting on disability, in exchange for extra health and GST funding
Ahead of Thursday’s release of the review into NDIS, the states have agreed to provide more and expanded services for people with disability in exchange for an extension of the GST top-up.
The government hopes private investors will fund social services – the evidence isn't so optimistic
The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector would be a simpler solution.
Astronomers finally caught radio waves from 40 large galaxies in the nearby universe
Do all big black holes in very massive galaxies emit radio waves? We used the latest radio telescopes to find out.
Labor down but still has large lead in federal Resolve poll; it's close in Queensland
While the latest poll gives the Labor government a comfortable lead, this is not supported by other polls.
Wikipedia's volunteer editors are fleeing online abuse. Here's what that could mean for the internet (and you)
It’s the fourth most popular website in the world, but our new study shows toxic commentary can still thrive on Wikipedia. There’s a lot at stake if too many editors are driven away.
Fact-bombing by experts doesn't change hearts and minds. But good science communication can
Science communication has to start with values – and most of the time it does.
An inside look at the dangerous, painstaking work of collecting evidence of suspected war crimes in Ukraine
Nearly 3,800 educational facilities have been damaged from bombing and shelling thus far in the war. Documenting these attacks requires extensive interviewing with reluctant, traumatised witnesses.
NZ First fears over WHO regulations are misplaced – robust checks and balances already exist
Despite demands for an urgent ‘reservation’ and ‘national interest test’ over new WHO regulations, New Zealand’s sovereignty is not at risk from international agreements or treaties.
View from The Hill: government's announcement tsunami overshadowed by crisis over ex-detainees
The government seeks to end the year with a series of new announcements, but the ongoing crisis with the high court decision overshadows the government’s work.
What does Australian-grown coffee taste like, and how does it compare? Our research describes its unique 'terroir'
Australian-grown coffees have very high scores, similar to other international varieties from Brazil, Columbia or Ethiopia.
Humans, rats and dogs pushed the takahē into Fiordland – new genetic research maps its dramatic journey
Examining the DNA of the takahē has upended long-held beliefs about how the flightless bird ended up on the southwestern tip of New Zealand. This new knowledge can help future conservation efforts.