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Spending on child protection has almost doubled in a decade, so why isn’t it improving?

The central aim of any child protection system is in the name: protect children. But over the years, inquiries and media reports have shown fulfilling this goal has too often proved tragically elusive.

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Earth’s oldest crater really is over 3 billion years old, new study confirms

In the Pilbara of Western Australia, some of Earth’s oldest rocks lie beneath the sky, as they have for billions of years. They are dark, weathered volcanic rocks, close to 3.5 billion years old, cut by veins and stewed by deep time.

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We discovered a new rock type containing garnet inside a meteorite fragment from Mars

On Earth, garnet is best known as the fiery red January birthstone — popular in jewellery since the Bronze Age and valued highly by ancient Egyptians.

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The Montréal shooting spotlights the growing public safety threat of online radicalization

The horrific details surrounding the shootout in Montréal, which left three dead, are coming to light as officials are sharing more information.

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From the circus to the runway: how the ‘glam clown’ has seized the fashion zeitgeist

For centuries, clowns occupied an ambiguous cultural position. They were comic figures, but also disruptive ones: tricksters who mocked authority and social conventions, picaresque mischief-makers who challenged canons of elegant appearance through their own distinctive, subversive style.

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What are your favourite books that deserve to be better known? 7 literary experts share theirs

Recognised classics and bestsellers tend to hog the literary limelight. But dedicated readers know there are plenty of great books out there that don’t necessarily get the attention they deserve.

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The US is leading the new space race – but other countries are close behind

When NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the crew of the Artemis III mission at Johnson Space Center in Houston earlier this month, he was ebullient.

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Unis are going back to in-person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat

Earlier this month the University of Sydney launched an investigation into allegations miniature spy cameras were used to record and distribute exam content online.

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Iran just outlasted the world’s most powerful military. What can Australia learn from its strategies?

Iran has emerged undefeated after nearly four months of war against a nuclear-armed regional rival (Israel) and the world’s most powerful military (the United States).

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From pay to taxes, big changes are coming for Australian workers and businesses from July 1

July 1 ushers in a new financial year – and a raft of changes that will affect both workers and businesses.

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Why thousands of federal lawyers leaving government service matters for everyone in the justice system

More than 10,000 lawyers, many of them from the U.S. Department of Justice, have left the federal government during the second Trump administration. “Their departures show how rapidly the president has eroded the image of the federal government as the gold standard for lawyers seeking public service roles,” writes The…

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Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home

Delegates at the 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva have adopted Convention No. 193, the first international treaty to establish binding labour standards for workers in the platform economy. The delegate vote was 406 to eight, with 36 abstentions.

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What Brexit has actually changed, ten years later – expert panel

In the years since the Brexit referendum, many have felt deceived or misled on what exactly they were voting for. New data reveals that 60% of British gen Z-ers want a new vote on rejoining the EU. We spoke to experts to find out what impact Brexit has actually had…

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Why is the UK now changing prime minister every few years?

This is not the UK’s first leadership transition in government, and it is unlikely to be the last. These events have, however, been rare until recently. In the 80 years since the end of the second world war, there have only been 18 prime ministers. The nineteenth, likely to be…

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Animals are often moved to make way for infrastructure, but we don’t know what happens to them next

When major infrastructure projects are built in rural areas, wildlife is often dislocated and moved out of the way. This is called mitigation translocation, and it is a globally recognized method for moving animals. However, not everyone applies it the same way, or even at all.

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Fossil fuels still dominate in Africa’s electricity future – study tracks 3,139 power plants

Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation.

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The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening but Europe’s food chain suppliers cannot afford to be complacent

Our study of agri-food systems suggests that the most powerful resilience levers are not found inside single firms, but in the supply chain’s ability to adapt, collaborate, and move quickly as a network.

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A partner’s touch can feel unsafe for people with a history of childhood maltreatment

In romantic relationships, touch is usually considered a part of everyday life: a quick back rub while cooking dinner, a hug after a long day at work or a lingering kiss before falling asleep. It’s a simple way to show support, express affection and communicate sexual desire.

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Teenage exposure to sexual content in TV and movies may lead to pornography use in adulthood

Our personal life scripts are shaped, in part, by the narratives and behaviours we see in popular media. This influence is particularly pronounced during adolescence, a time when young people explore social roles and norms, and construct what will become their adult identity.

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Why the UK shouldn’t expect a general election, even with a new prime minister in place

Keir Starmer’s departure as prime minister will not automatically trigger a general election, despite a clamour from some opposition politicians. But voters do not need to be involved in the selection of his successor because of how the UK political system operates: the Labour party won a five-year mandate in…

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Preston Davey: how can so many agencies know about a child and still miss what’s happening?

The murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who was sexually abused and killed by one of his adoptive fathers, Jamie Varley, has shocked and saddened people across the country. Varley was sentenced to life in prison. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was found guilty of sexual assault, child cruelty and allowing the…

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Too hot to be hungry: why our appetite shrinks in the summer heat

When temperatures soar, many people find their appetite suddenly plummets. The idea of eating a hot meal becomes the last thing our minds when the heat becomes too much to bear.

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Judges announced for The Conversation Prize for writers 2026

The Conversation, Curtis Brown and Faber are pleased to announce our three judges for The Conversation Prize for writers 2026.

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The danger of confusing AI mental health support with therapy

In a recent episode of British sitcom Amandaland, Anne Flynn turns to ChatGPT for help talking to her teenage son about sex. The episode frames this as “The Chat”: the awkward parent-child conversation many adults dread.

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From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

Few people want to get lost when traveling. But if there are places where being lost feels especially unsettling, they tend to be the sea, desert and sky. These environments share a defining feature: the absence of distinctive visual cues. Where horizons blur, landmarks disappear and every direction can look…

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