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Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

Do women board members make a company more innovative or risk averse? The answer is both, according to our recent study. It all depends on how the company performs relative to its goals.

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OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI, the maker of the most popular AI chatbot, used to say it aimed to build artificial intelligence that “safely benefits humanity, unconstrained by a need to generate financial return,” mission statement. But the ChatGPT maker seems to no longer have the same emphasis on doing so “safely.”

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How to stay positive when it never stops raining – a psychologist offers tips

The short, dark days of winter are never easy to get through. But for many people in the UK and across Europe, this winter has felt particularly gloomy because of the seemingly endless rain.

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Trump insists Iran talks must continue, but military action is not off the table

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington on February 11 appears not to have achieved what many observers saw as its central purpose: to persuade Donald Trump to harden his demands on Iran to the point that negotiations between the countries fail. According to reports, Trump told Netanyahu he…

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How are Olympic host cities chosen?

For the first time in Olympic history, two cities are jointly hosting the Games: Cortina d'Ampezzo, a pretty ski resort in Italy’s spectacular Dolomites, and Milan, the country’s second largest city, 410km away. This will be Cortina’s second time hosting the Winter Games, after its successful event 70 years ago…

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The five most romantic paintings of all time – according to art historians

For Valentine’s Day, we asked five of our academic experts to tell us about the most romantic artwork they’ve ever encountered. From first dates to sleeping lovers, these are the paintings that have touched their hearts.

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Is this love? Don’t be Heathcliff and Cathy – what you should watch, read and play this week

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is a loose (very loose) adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel. The film is, as the director has attested, the intense, “unhinged”, gothic story she remembers reading as a 14-year-old. As such, it is full of imagined passages and heightened romance and violence. It’s truly Fennellian in…

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Stop overthinking your Valentine’s gift – behavioural science says you’re probably worrying about the wrong thing

Have you ever feared looking cheap or incompetent with your Valentine’s gift? Or perhaps you’ve dismissed the idea of exchanging gifts because you worried your partner would think it’s too corny.

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Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence

Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”.

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View from The Hill: Sussan Ley leaves Angus Taylor his first hurdle, and it’s a high one

After she was trounced in Friday’s Liberal ballot, Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an announcement new Liberal leader Angus Taylor would not have wanted.

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The Normal Heart: the early years of the fight against AIDS in an articulate, but fierce, cry of anger

Larry Kramer – writer, playwright, activist, and author of the 1985 play The Normal Heart – has been a polarising figure in queer politics.

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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing the disease back into the limelight.

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Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care

A multi-billion dollar boost to GP funding has lifted bulk-billing rates across the country, especially in many areas that need fee-free care the most.

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‘A lingering in stillness’: philosopher Byung-Chul Han on the radical power of gardening

Cicero, the Roman Stoic, once wrote to his friend Varro, pending a visit to his home: “If you have a garden in your library, we shall have all we want.” This same desire for good books and natural beauty is at the heart of Byung-Chul Han’s In Praise of the…

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Why forcing Ukraine into an election could misfire for Trump

This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.

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Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter – but now we’re learning more

Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this loss would not affect health.

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Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

When the Federal Aviation Administration closed the airport in El Paso, Texas, and the airspace around it on Feb. 10, 2026, the cause was, ironically, the nearby use of a technology that could be key to keeping airports and airspace open and safe.

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League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty

This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game.

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Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley by hefty margin of 34-17 as Liberal leader

Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the debilitated federal opposition.

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How to make The Conversation a preferred source on Google

There’s a lot of dodgy and divisive content online. But now there’s a way to choose something better. Google recently launched a new feature that allows you to nominate which sources you trust the most so they appear near the top of your search results.

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Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise

The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding – a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate change, including carbon dioxide and methane from burning fossil fuels, endanger…

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Friday essay: Australia’s ‘quarry noir’ mines our anxiety about our biggest industry

A geologist is bludgeoned to death with his own hammer. An opal prospector is murdered, his body found crucified down a mine shaft. An entire family disappears, apparently dragged down into the mined-out spaces below an abandoned gold rush town. These are just some of the crimes in a growing…

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What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history

You’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you planned the kiss?

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As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices

A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing what are increasingly called “economic security agreements”.

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Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it

If you’ve ever read a food label and come away feeling more confused, you’re not alone.

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