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Bees view the world in surprisingly different ways – understanding this could inspire new technology

One bee has long been regarded as a benchmark for visual performance: the honeybee drone.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Denmark versus UK: which country gets more health for their money?

Denmark and the UK both wear the badge of universal healthcare with pride. Nobody is turned away, nobody is handed a bill on the way out. And the principle – that where you are born or how much you earn should not determine whether you live or die – is…

The Conversation · Sep 1

Introducing our new collaboration: Health Gap – Sundhedskløften

At first glance, Denmark and the UK do not seem to offer obvious health comparisons.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Three common study myths busted by a learning expert – and better strategies to use instead

As high school and university students approach the exam period, study sessions often increase and intensify.

The Conversation · Sep 1

The collapse of a mountainside triggered Nepal’s devastating floods. As the region’s mountains heat up, it won’t be the last

On the morning of August 26, a section of mountain near Langtang Lirung peak in Nepal suddenly collapsed.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start

The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, and already there has been controversy.

The Conversation · Sep 1

South Australian Labor government ‘implores’ Albanese government to legislate telehealth for VAD care

The Malinauskas Labor government is challenging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s resistance to making telehealth available in voluntary assistant dying (VAD) care.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe

President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy

On Monday, the Australian government released draft legislation for the next big overhaul of the Privacy Act.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Victoria’s First Nations body breaks new ground in support of prisoners’ ‘open air’ rights

For the first time since its creation, Gellung Warl has used its powers to challenge the Victorian government on a legislative bill that passed parliament last week.

The Conversation · Sep 1