By Luke Barnes, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Western Sydney University
Geraint Lewis, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Sydney
Miroslav Filipovic, Professor, Western Sydney University
Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic surroundings appear peaceful. But this is not universally true, as explosions, collisions and other dangers lurk in other places and times.
In our new research, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, we scoured simulated universes to find the friendliest locations for life.
We discovered something reassuring: the Sun, sitting here in the outskirts of the Milky Way galaxy, is about as good as it gets.
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By Geoff Dickson, Adjunct Professor of Sport Management, La Trobe University
Three new clubs are about to join Australia’s two major winter codes. Research shows they face astronomical challenges – and opportunities.
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By Alan Gamlen, Professor and Director of the Migration Hub, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University
The long-awaited plan includes cutting net overseas migration by two thirds and a crackdown on visa-hopping, but it’s all built on shaky foundations.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A police officer holds handcuffs as he walks inside a court premises in Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 6, 2026. © 2026 Thilina Kaluthotage/Reuters (Brussels) – The Sri Lankan government’s latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that have enabled serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.The proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB), which will be sent to Parliament on October 6, 2026, includes an overbroad definition of terrorism, inadequate judicial oversight, sweeping…
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By Sergio Abranches, Ex-professor titular do IUPERJ/Uerj e ex-professor visitante no Departamento de Economia e Administração (FEA), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Far-right lead in the presdential race and landslide victories in legislative and local elections have affective, value-based, and political-ideological explanations.
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By Steven Nuss, PhD candidate; Administrator, Complex Social Problems Research Space, Simon Fraser University
Clifton van der Linden, Associate Professor, Political Science, McMaster University
Mark Pickup, Professor of Politics, Simon Fraser University
Some separatist organizers in Alberta have distanced themselves from Donald Trump as the independence referendum approaches. Our research explains why.
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By Kimberlee D'Ardenne, Assistant Research Professor in Psychology, Arizona State University
Neuroscientific advances follow a pattern of visualizing the brain, measuring its function and then controlling it. Optogenetics may lead to a new era of medical treatment.
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By Md Ohirul Qays, Research Officer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, CQUniversity Australia
Iftekhar Ahmad, Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering, Edith Cowan University
Australia’s power grid is changing quickly. Coal-fired power stations are gradually shutting down as renewables such as solar and wind grow.
But as coal plants retire, they take something useful with them – their giant spinning turbines. As these turbines spin, they help keep the grid stable.…
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By Kenny Ching, Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Chinese EVs are approaching the price of older used petrol vehicles. That could disrupt a whole support industry, from gas stations to mechanics and dealers.
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By Vernon Rive, Associate Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
A complaint to the European Commission over NZ’s potentially broken climate promises in the EU trade agreement looks strong. But the legal threshold is high.
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