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More corrupt, fractured and ostracised: how Vladimir Putin has changed Russia in over two decades on top
Putin has progressively sickened Russian society, creating a toxic culture that celebrates xenophobia, nativism, and violence.
Secrets wrapped in fabric: how our study of 100 decomposing piglet bodies will help solve criminal cases
Fatal stabbings are the leading cause of homicide in countries with restricted access to firearms, including Australia. New research could help solve these cases.
Long before women police officers came police 'matrons': who were they and what did they do?
Police matrons in the 1800s opened the door for women to join the police force, yet most of us have never heard of them.
How do we keep women's football clean? Start paying players a fair wage
The increasing commercialisation and globalisation of women’s football – coupled with poor pay – has created the conditions for match-fixing to become a major problem.
Oppenheimer’s warning lives on: international laws and treaties are failing to stop a new arms race
Lack of effective regulation means the risk of nuclear war is greater than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Other potentially existential military threats remain similarly uncontrolled.
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Researchers simulated thousands of scenarios of an ancient pathogen being released into modern ecosystems. In the worst cases, up to one-third of host species were destroyed.
Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?
Research shows Russian disinformation is often repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government should be selling Voice as part of its wider framework for reducing Aboriginal disadvantage
A Productivity Commission report released this week highlighted the continued lack of agency First Australians have - even though a comprehensive framework is already in place to try to Close the Gap
Gender, sexual orientation and ethnic identity: Australians could be asked new questions in the 2026 Census
The ABS is exploring whether and how to ask questions on gender, sexual orientation, and variations of sex characteristics.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: ACCI Head Andrew McKellar on industrial relations and boosting Australia's productivity
In this podcast, our guest is Andrew McKellar, CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He joins us to give a business take on the economy and relations with the Albanese Government
'Is the doggy angry?' Research hints children under 5 can easily confuse dog emotions
Children under 5 years old may easily mistake a dog showing teeth for one that’s giving them a “friendly smile”.
The $500 million ATO fraud highlights flaws in the myGov ID system. Here's how to keep your data safe
Scammers have exploited a simple weakness in the myGov online portal to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars in tax refunds.
Cutting-edge new aircraft have increased NZ’s surveillance capacity – but are they enough in a changing world?
The last of four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft has landed, substantially increasing New Zealand’s surveillance – and military – capacity. But how they are best deployed is open to debate.
Misinformation is rife and causing deeper polarisation – here's how social media users can help curb it
New research shows misinformation from political ‘elites’ can be particularly toxic. We all need to do our bit to stop it.
Who lived at Machu Picchu? DNA analysis shows surprising diversity at the ancient Inca palace
Machu Picchu is now an iconic tourist destination in Peru – but it was once a royal palace that pulled people from all corners of the Inca empire.
In a Stone Age cemetery, DNA reveals a treasured 'founding father' and a legacy of prosperity for his sons
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have used DNA from a 6,700-year-old cemetery in France to reconstruct the lives of everyday Neolithic people.