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Biden-Xi meeting at APEC a reminder of the importance of global summits in dangerous times
Despite a positive meeting, the contest between the world’s two biggest economies remains heated, largely without guardrails and of immense risk.
Lost voices: ethnic diversity in the New Zealand parliament will decline after the 2023 election
While Māori have seen a steady increase in representation in parliament since the beginning of MMP, other ethnic minorities have experienced uneven growth. The new parliament will see a step back.
Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could
A meta-analysis of 34 studies has explored how disordered screen use may impact the cognitive performance of individuals.
Interim housing isn't just a roof and four walls. Good design is key to getting people out of homelessness
It takes time to make more affordable long-term housing options available. So what can be done in the meantime? We can start by prioritising well-designed, supportive transitional housing.
Infrastructure review recommends culling 82 planned projects
An independent review finds the projected cost of Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure pipeline has blown out by $32.8 billion.
What exactly is a ceasefire, and why is it so difficult to agree on one in Gaza?
Virtually as old as conflict itself, a ceasefire is a way of formalising a halt to violence between warring parties. But ceasefires can come in many different forms, leading to disagreements.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on the High Court's decision on detention and rising anti-Semitism
In this podcast, Liberal Senator James Paterson joins The Conversation to discuss the High Court's ruling, his concerns about rising anti-Semitism, rising cyber risks, and Australia's future relations with China
Grok is Elon Musk’s new sassy, foul-mouthed AI. But who exactly is it made for?
The chatbot has been released to a small group of testers and some of X’s Premium+ subscribers – many of them have shared their initial thoughts.
Even experts struggle to tell which social media posts are evidence-based. So, what do we do?
Even people with years of relevant training can’t always tell whether social content is evidence-based and trustworthy. We need a better approach for communicating research.
Generational tensions flare as Japan faces the economic reality of its ageing baby boomers
Japan’s baby boomers rode the wave of the country’s postwar success. Now, as their society ages, they must now face their generational responsibility.
Fake news didn't play a big role in NZ's 2023 election – but there was a rise in 'small lies'
We found the number of “big lies” – also known as fake news – didn’t increase in 2023 compared to 2020. But we did spot more “small lies” this time. Here’s what to look out for in coming elections.
Did this chemical reaction create the building blocks of life on Earth?
Scientists have known about the ‘formose reaction’ for 160 years. New research shows how it could have played a key role in the creation of life.
Shining a light on injustice: how an inquiry fought for LGBTIQ recognition
The New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes has held its final public sitting in Sydney today. It’s been dogged in its pursuit of justice for victims and their families.
Why Google and Meta owe news publishers much more than you think – and billions more than they’d like to admit
Our research is the first to estimate what the tech giants owe publishers. The actual sums paid out are usually covered by non-disclosure agreements.
As calls grow louder for a Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu is providing few clues about his strategy or post-war plans
With so many questions left unanswered, there is a growing disconnect between Netanyahu and the Biden administration in the US.
Optus has revealed the cause of the major outage. Could it happen again?
Optus says the unprecedented outage last week was caused by a ‘routine software upgrade’. An expert explains why this points to more serious problems with the network.