By Amy Dawel, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University
Children and teens often turn to artificial intelligence for advice on sensitive topics. But chatbots are not a substitute for human support.
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By Mei-fen Kuo, Lecturer in Contemporary Chinese Culture and History, Macquarie University
The heritage listing of the former KMT headquarters in Sydney’s Chinatown invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about immigration, Australian identity and history
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By Stephen Cordner, Professor Emeritus, Dept of Forensic Medicine, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine; Monash University
Kerry Breen, Retired Physician & Adjunct Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University
There are, without doubt, wrongfully convicted prisoners in Australian jails. We need a reliable system for finding them and referring them for appeal.
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By Heidi Jane Allen, Paleontologist, The University of Melbourne
Today, our planet is teeming with life, but it has not always looked the same. Long before forests reached skyward, animals walked on land, and the rise and fall of dinosaurs, our planet was shaped by a much smaller, more unassuming form of life. And we can still find traces of it today.
These ancient fossils, the earliest visible evidence of life on Earth, are known as microbialites.
Western…
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By Paul Spoonley, Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
From business and government to sport and entire populations, research tends to show gender, ethnic and linguistic diversity improves performance.
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By Erikka Loftfield, Group Leader, QIMR Berghofer
New findings suggest the label ‘ultra-processed’ alone doesn’t tell the full story about bowel cancer risk. What’s in the food seems to matter.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Brain signals recorded by a gaming headset or a wellness gadget could one day be used as evidence against you in court, according to a new UN report which warns that neurotechnology is outpacing the laws meant to protect human rights.
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By Benedict Moleta, PhD student, Department of International Relations, Australian National University
Israelis will soon vote for or against another Netanyahu government. The election outcome alone will not provide Israel with a solution to Hamas in Gaza.
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By Jo Case, Senior Deputy Books + Ideas Editor, The Conversation
Suzy Freeman-Greene, Books + Ideas Editor, The Conversation
ABC Radio National is about to reveal Australia’s top 100 books, chosen by popular vote. Ahead of the countdown, The Conversation has asked our experts for theirs.
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By Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
Katie Anders, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Sarah McGuinness, Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common.
Prevention has traditionally relied on avoiding mosquito bites. But with the dengue vaccine Qdenga now available in Australia, travellers have another way to protect themselves.
Deciding whether to get vaccinated isn’t always straightforward. Here’s what you need to know.
What is dengue?
Dengue is a…
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