By Marta Khomyn, Senior Lecturer, Finance and Data Analytics, Adelaide University
While all eyes are on whether Elon Musk is about to become the world’s first trillionaire, there may be a hidden upside to AI giants finally facing market scrutiny.
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By Timothy Neal, Senior lecturer in Economics and the Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
Ben Newell, Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Director of the Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
It’s time to recognise climate change for what it is. A new study shows it’s a current and ongoing threat to our standard of living.
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By Chris Wallace, Professor, School of Politics Economics & Society, Faculty of Business Government & Law, University of Canberra
The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.
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By Andressa Almeida, PhD Candidate in Forensic Psychology , University of Sydney
Celine van Golde, Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology, University of Sydney
In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.
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By Tanya Latty, Associate Professor in Entomology, University of Sydney
We’ve all been there: just as you’re about to fall asleep, you notice a huntsman spider on the ceiling. Or you walk into your kitchen and find a long trail of ants snaking into your pantry.
Given there are an estimated 10 quintillion individual insects alive on Earth at any one time, it’s no surprise they sometimes find their way into our homes. In fact, the average Australian shares their home with around 100 different…
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By Hannah Moore, University Associate, Earth Sciences, University of Tasmania
An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in geological time.
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By John W. Diamond, Director of the Center for Public Finance at the Baker Institute, Rice University
Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.
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By Amnesty International
The Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) must ensure the immediate release of 10 members of the Global Sumud Land Convoy who have been arbitrarily detained for over two weeks in eastern Libya solely for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing genocide, Amnesty International said today. On 24 May 2026, an armed group affiliated with the self-proclaimed LAAF, the de facto authorities in eastern and southern Libya, arbitrarily arrested the 10 humanitarian activists from eight different […] The post Libya: Release humanitarian activists detained for seeking to deliver aid to Gaza …
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Maryland Governor Wes Moore (center) along with advocates, organizers, and legislators after signing HB 115 and SB 241 at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, May 12, 2026. © 2026 Maryland GovPics In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people to vote following the completion of their felony sentence. Similarly, the Missouri legislature passed on May 28 HB 1871,…
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By Kirk Bowman, Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is already happening: ownership.
Americans now own more than 40 European soccer clubs, including current English Premier League champion Arsenal, Italian Serie A champion Inter…
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