Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Activists, lawyers and others who cooperate with the United Nations on human rights continue to face intimidation and reprisals, according to a new report issued on Wednesday by the Secretary-General that calls for greater protection and accountability.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
In Venezuela’s El Rodeo maximum security prison, some of those detained for political reasons are subject to forced intubation – and prolonged confinement in a sealed underground cistern.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
While they wouldn’t normally be caught dead together, Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le have held a joint press conference to take aim at the prime minister.
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By Timothy Piatkowski, Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
Cheneal Puljević, UQ Amplify Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Luke Cox, Lecturer in Sport Integrity, Swansea University
Samuel Cornell, Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
Scroll through social media these days and you’ll likely come across someone injecting themselves with a clear liquid, waxing lyrical about how it’s changed their body for the better, improved their recovery, or maybe their skin.
That magic substance is often (allegedly) a peptide, a short chain of amino acids, the same building blocks that make up proteins, that can be used to send specific instructions to cells in the body.
Some peptides,…
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By Dilan Thampapillai, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional & Metro), University of Wollongong
The ground is shifting beneath the feet of Australian authors and other creatives. A leaked proposal seen by the ABC suggests the government might grant artificial intelligence (AI) companies access to the copyrighted works of Australians under an opt-out system.
There are no firm plans as yet, but it does appear the government wants to incentivise big AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to bring their business to Australia. Deputy…
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By Jessica Turner, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering, University of Waikato
Jemma König, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering, University of Waikato
Nicholas Vanderschantz, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering, University of Waikato
Why do some people perceive a robot as ‘creepy’ while others don’t? It seems our response to these increasingly common non-human companions is highly subjective.
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By Don Gunasekera, Research Fellow, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
This year’s El Niño is likely to be the strongest on record. That would boost some fruit supplies – but it could also push up wheat, sugar and beef prices.
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By Madeline Sprajcer, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia
Dean J. Miller, Sleep & Circadian Scientist, CQUniversity Australia
Anyone who has flown with or near children can picture it: the crying kid, the frazzled parent and the cranky passengers.
Travelling with children can be tough, and the difficulties can escalate when you cross a timezone or two.
Things don’t necessarily improve when you touch down, either. After long-haul travel, jet lag can impact our health for days afterwards.
Most adults have experienced jet lag, but what about when kids are involved?
What exactly is jet lag?
Jet lag…
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By Simone Hain, Research Psychologist, University of Technology Sydney; Macquarie University
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
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By Peter Anderson, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous, University of New England
Angela Baeza Pena, Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures, The University of Queensland
Bronwyn Fredericks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), The University of Queensland
Levon Ellen Blue, Associate Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and School of Education, The University of Queensland
The numbers that show Indigenous students ‘behind’ their non-Indigenous peers are accurate. But they only tell part of the story.
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