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Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning – here’s what that would mean for the climate

The US aerospace company Boom Supersonic recently announced it has successfully tested its latest aircraft, the XB-1. The company is developing a larger plane and aims to begin passenger flights at supersonic (faster than sound) speed within the next five years, and claims it already has orders from a handful…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

The German election explained through seven essential questions

Germany is holding a federal election on February 23 – a snap vote called by chancellor Olaf Scholz when his coalition government fell apart at the end of last year. Parties are running to win seats in the national parliament, or Bundestag. And with an unusual level of interest from…

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

Understanding of marine ecosystems is alarmingly low – here’s why ocean literacy matters

Understanding the relationship between humans and the ocean is crucial for making informed and effective decisions that will shape the future of our ocean. With this in mind, achieving lasting global progress in ocean protection requires prioritising ocean literacy.

The Conversation · Feb 18, 2025

A new public statue of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter shows a bright future for Australian monuments

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like

Australia’s road tax system has a problem. Revenue from the fuel excise – the primary way we tax motoring – has been declining steadily as a proportion of government revenue over the past two decades.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

How smarter greenhouses could improve the UK’s food security

When was the last time you walked into a supermarket and marvelled at the abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables, even in the dead of winter? This luxury, now an expectation, only became common in the mid-20th century, reaching the UK some decades later.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Is it true you need to love yourself before you can find romantic love? Here’s what philosophers say

Consider the popular idea that you need to love yourself first, before you can find love from others. It was set out in the German psychologist Erich Fromm’s book The Art of Loving in 1956 and has been popularised in recent years by drag queen RuPaul’s catchphrase “if you can’t…

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Five ways that illustrations can tell climate justice stories

Climate change is often communicated through scientific reports, statistics and policy discussions. However, these technical approaches can be inaccessible to the public, failing to capture the experiences of those most affected.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

A music expert’s tips on making an unforgettable mixtape (or playlist) for your Valentine

There’s something about tangible music that the digital world simply can’t touch. Whether that’s putting a new record on the turntable, popping a shiny CD out of its jewel case or clicking a tape into place on a cassette deck.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

How to make a change in your life – and stick to it

Is there a change you’d like to make in your life? Perhaps you’d finally like to write the novel you’ve been thinking about for years. Perhaps you think you should start saving for a holiday or a deposit on a house or flat. Maybe you would like to improve your…

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025