Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but theyβre not using them β new report
Sextortion is arguably the most predictable serious crime on the internet. It follows a script β and it can be stopped.
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Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil β and profits. Historians dismissed them as βhousekeepersβ
Many historians assumed ancient Roman farm women were housekeepers. A closer look suggests female managers oversaw wine production and other profitable processes.
Read full article βIran mocks Trumpβs new blockade as ceasefire crumbles
Donald Trump reinstates the US blockade on Iranian ports while leaders in Tehran mock his rhetoric. Meanwhile, it's been suggested Pauline Hanson is in for…
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Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ β with likely impacts on access and quality of services
It can be easier for international private equity interests to buy a chain of local clinics or community labs than it is to purchase a…
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Monaβs new library is spectacular. But does it work as a library?
A distinctly rational, masculine curiosity is at play in David Walshβs new, private library. And ditching the Dewey system for the digital brings surprises.
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An AI lab says chatbots have what may be a key feature of consciousness. Are they right? And what now?
Anthropic says there is something lurking inside Claude that looks a lot like the βglobal workspaceβ one influential theory of consciousness depends on.
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Thereβs one reason why so many cold and flu tablets donβt actually work
The most common active ingredient in cold and flu tablets has been shown to have almost no effect. So why do some people feel these…
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More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?
A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.
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Remembering the quiet genius of Sam Neill
Sam Neill has died at 78. He was an actor who chose restraint and reason, embellishing his characters with a feeling of genuine realism.
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Another poll shows One Nationβs surge has turned around. Has the party peaked?
The far-right partyβs momentum may have slowed, but it still attracts strong support β Victoriaβs November state election will show just how much.
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Thereβs more to being a goalkeeper than just stopping shots. Hereβs how they get there
Goalkeepers are different to βnormalβ soccer players but their role, and how they train, is changing.
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5 winter gardening jobs to set you up for a splendid spring
Winter is a time to take stock of whatβs working and whatβs not in the garden. Time will flash by β so donβt neglect these…
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Why is everything an app now? Stores must step up to tackle this spread
The proliferation of apps might seem innocuous. But it comes with several hidden problems.
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βYou are a G. Not a gangster β you are a giftβ: how art is supporting First Nations women in prison
Since 2019, a number of workshops have been held in the Darwin Correctional Precinct, as part of an ongoing prison education project.
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NZβs regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?
Fuel prices have exposed a deeper problem in NZβs regional air network. Struggling routes may need public support if smaller communities are to stay connected.
Read full article βMedia is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nationβs rise
As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets. The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed…
Read full article βThe Snoop: Mitch McConnellβs proof of life, One Nationβs new media friends, and more
Plus: The Australian journalist behind an almighty press row as English cricket falls into shambles again. The post The Snoop: Mitch McConnellβs proof of life,…
Read full article βBig Build is the biggest crime in Australian history β and unique for the lack of response
The rorting of Victoria's Big Build is unique not only for the scale of its financial impact, but also for the demonstrable lack of government…
Read full article βModiβs visit leaves Indian diaspora trapped between Hindu nationalists and white supremacists
White nationalists protesting Indian immigration in Australia were drowned out by a loud and proud crowd during Modi's visit. Unfortunately, that crowd represented another political…
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Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
What happens in the deep ocean might seem far removed from your everyday life. A new study shows otherwise.
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