Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why
Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This…
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Hallyu! rides the Korean wave. It’s a fun exhibition with depth – but misses the Australian story
As a K-drama tragic I have long wondered what qualities it has that make me…
How misreading Google Trends is fuelling Bondi attack conspiracy theories
In the wake of Sunday’s tragic Bondi shooting, conspiracy theories and deliberate misinformation have spread…
UK Government provides £22M extra support for Port Talbot steelworkers and businesses
Major £22 million uplift in Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board funding. Funds available…
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Before 2025, science policy rarely made headline news. Through decades of changing political winds, financial…
How a healthy gut could help your baby sleep better
When babies struggle with poor sleep, parents often suffer right alongside them. Growing evidence shows…
Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Despite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, mouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive. Studying how…
Gaon Hart appointed as new Immigration Services Commissioner
The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has today announced the appointment of Gaon Hart, who will…
Why is time going so fast and how do I slow it down?
How is it December already? What happened to 2025? And how did we suddenly jump…
Solar, onshore wind and gas backup is (still) the cheapest way to power Australia: new report
What’s the cheapest way to power Australia? Every year, CSIRO researchers and modellers seek to…