Alan Jones once seemed unassailable. What ended it was a peculiarly Sydney story of media, politics and power
The highly influential broadcaster, for years feared by the nation’s politicians, has been charged with several sexual ...
Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education. Here’s how it leaves patients worse off
Many doctors become reluctant to ask questions or seek help when uncertain. This is exactly the opposite of what most ...
Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research
New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of ...
I’m a children’s writer – and celebrity children’s books undervalue my craft
Celebrity children’s books are a recurring phenomenon – from Jamie Oliver and Keira Knightley to Meghan Markle and Jimmy ...
It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution
Ahead of the AFL draft, a steady decline of Indigenous players in the men’s and women’s leagues needs to be rectified.
Elon Musk’s new job will bring tech ‘disruption’ to the US government – and history says it won’t be pretty
Silicon Valley’s history of efforts to replace public services or make them more efficient has produced mixed results.
The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students
In a surprise move, the Coalition has confirmed it plans to oppose the federal government’s bill to cap the number of foreign ...
Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south
New research shows melting ice is causing the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to slow down, with ...
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The government wants to keep cash alive for buying essentials. Here’s why it’s such a challenge for businesses
Steve Worthington does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
Morning light helps you synchronize, or align, your circadian rhythms with the outside world and makes it easier to fall ...
Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing
The new curriculum is grounded in research on how kids best learn to read. But it will take teachers time to learn which ...
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils ...