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10 reasons why nuclear energy is a bad idea for Australia
There’s a lot of information and disinformation out there on nuclear energy. These are my 10 reasons why nuclear energy would be a bad idea for Australia

Politics & Society
Analysis
Disinformation damages democracy, but perhaps not in the way you think
Many Australians are aware of the influence of misinformation and disinformation on elections, but there are more insidious ways it harms our democratic society

Politics & Society
Analysis
US tariffs have backfired, and China is winning in Southeast Asia
Punishing nations for cooperating with China just pushes them closer to America’s economic rival

Politics & Society
Book extract
Why do women still have less status and power than men?
A new book, Patriarchy Inc., makes the case for a new approach to gender equality in work – one that’s fairer, more secure, and more rewarding for all of us

Sciences & Technology
Research
Do you think like an intelligence analyst?
Australians may not be considering a career as intelligence analysts because they’re unsure what skills they need. A new study aims to find out how much we understand about how analysts think, and you can help

Politics & Society
Opinion
Is the US Government handing its tariff decision making to AI?
There are big risks in replacing experts with AI to make decisions on global trade, and we may be about to find out what can go wrong

Health & Medicine
Research
Taking a close look at the evidence behind ‘IVF add-ons’
Many IVF optional extras – or ‘add-ons’ – are not supported by good-quality evidence that shows they are effective or safe. A new website now helps patients navigate these options

Arts & Culture
Analysis
By filming in a single shot, Adolescence is choreographed with the precision of live theatre
Each one-hour episode of Netflix’s Adolescence is realised in a single, unbroken take. No edits. No resets.

Arts & Culture
Research
Reuniting artist Reggie Uluru with his restored Ngintaka sculpture
When Aṉangu artist Reggie Uluru’s sculpture was damaged, conservators from the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation repaired the work, ready for repainting