By Arzu Geybullayeva
In recent years, as the Azerbaijani government has tightened its control over domestic media, a growing wave of journalists has been forced to continue their work from abroad.
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By Mia Cobb, Research Fellow, Animal Welfare Science Centre, The University of Melbourne
When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, experts speculated she survived partly by eating other animals’ poo.
While this survival tactic may have saved the resilient sausage dog, it highlights a behaviour that makes many dog owners cringe.…
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By Xanthe Mallett, Criminologist, CQUniversity Australia
Raquel Peel, Relationships Expert & Psychology Educator and Researcher at the Queensland Center for Domestic and Family Violence Research, CQUniversity Australia
It’s election time, which means the age old “tough on crime” rhetoric is being heralded by many politicians aiming to score votes.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton is pushing for a national public sex offender register. Currently only Western Australia has a registry that is open to the public.
In South…
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By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University
Something tells me US president Donald Trump would love to be a Roman emperor. The mythology of unrestrained power with sycophants doing his bidding would be seductive.
But in fact, Roman emperors were heavily constrained by institutions, the economy and popular mood. Yes, some challenged and sidelined the institutions of their day – but this often sparked a powerful backlash.
As someone who’s studied Ancient Rome for years, I’ve recently been asked which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump. In some ways he’s a pastiche of several Roman leaders.
Julius Caesar…
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By Micah Boerma, Researcher, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland
One of the highlights of the school year is an overnight excursion or school camp. These can happen as early as Year 3.
While many students are very excited about the chance to go away with their classmates, some may experience anxiety and even fear about being away from home and their usual routines.
Anxiety disorders are the second most common mental disorder among children and adolescents in Australia. One in 14 young people are affected.
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By Logan S. James, Research Associate in Animal Behavior, The University of Texas at Austin
Rachel Page, Staff Scientist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Smithsonian Institution
Ximena Bernal, Professor of Biological Sciences, Purdue University
By listening to a frog call, adult bats can tell which prey are palatable and which are poisonous. Young bats must acquire this ability over time.
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By Monica Gagliano, Research Associate Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Southern Cross University
Prudence Gibson, Lecturer and Researcher in Plant Humanities, UNSW Sydney
During a solar eclipse in a forest in Italy’s Dolomites region, scientists seized the chance to explore a fascinating question.
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By Robert G. Patman, Professor of International Relations, University of Otago
Forcing Ukraine to give up stolen territory in return for peace would set a terrible precedent – and potentially put New Zealand’s future security at risk.
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By Clare Collins, Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Guatemalan Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development Luis Pacheco arrives at the court after being arrested on charges of terrorism and other crimes in Guatemala City on April 23, 2025. © 2025 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images (Washington, DC) – Guatemala’s Attorney General’s Office has detained two Indigenous leaders on spurious terrorism charges tied to their participation in peaceful protests, Human Rights Watch said today.On April 23, Guatemalan police detained Luis Pacheco and Hector Chaclán in Guatemala City, after prosecutors accused them of serious…
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