What is a ‘cancer gene’? How genetic mutations lead to cancer
An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes…
We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the UN Charter because Russia’s war is illegal and unprovoked: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
As we mark this grim anniversary, I want to reflect on three personal encounters I’ve…
Animals’ perception of time is linked to the pace of their life – new study
As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet,…
UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Nearly 300 new sanctions announced as UK cracks down on critical Russian energy revenues, including oil exports, and key…
Prohibitive policies drove organised crime in Australia 100 years ago. It’s happening again
Organised crime has a long history in Australia. For more than a century, criminal groups…
EU and Nigeria open negotiations on a bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria opened…
Foot and mouth disease: latest situation
Updates to this page Published 9 April 2025 Last updated 23 February 2026 + show…
How climate scientists balance the tension between research and public protest – new study
From marches and demonstrations to civil disobedience, scientists are increasingly turning to climate protest. As…
UK deepens major new partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026
The UK is taking forward a series of new initiatives advancing UK-Africa collaboration on critical minerals, sustainable…
250 million-year-old amphibian fossils from Australia reveal global spread of ‘sea-salamanders’
The Kimberley region in the north-west corner of Western Australia is full of rugged ranges…