Israel-Palestine conflict: Palestinians disillusioned with Oslo Accords
Thirty years ago, the Oslo Accords were signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The agreements were seen…
Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the ‘new abnormal’, study warns
For most of us, Antarctic sea ice is an abstraction – something far away we may have seen on a…
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China
Anthony Albanese has now confirmed he’ll be heading to China before the end of the year. He is the first…
High Court ruling vindicates sacked Qantas workers but doesn’t stop the outsourcing of jobs in the future
Qantas faces a potentially huge compensation payout to sacked workers, in a further knock to the carrier’s already diminished reputation.…
Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world
Are we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses on finding…
We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet
July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. And now we know something even more alarming. This week, the European…
US and Google face off in landmark antitrust trial | DW News
The US Justice Department and a coalition of state attorneys general launched an antitrust case against Google in Washington on…
Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made
Female genital cutting is a secretive and largely invisible practice in Pakistan. The experiences of survivors are the only sources…
Astronomers have discovered a rare ‘polar ring galaxy’ wrapped in a huge ribbon of hydrogen
Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, from giant, slowly rotating ovals and fast-whirling spiral disks to faint ball-shaped blobs…
Be on the look out for serious bacterial illnesses
NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial…
We urgently need $100bn for renewable energy. But call it statecraft, not ‘industry policy’
This week, a diverse group of organisations called on the Australian federal government to establish a A$100 billion, ten-year policy…
Big Change to New iPhones: USB-C!
iPhones use USB-C now! But I think the longer term future is something else… This is Huge If True, an…