By Neeraj Sharma, Scientia Associate Professor of Chemistry and ARC Future Fellow, UNSW Sydney
Big batteries used in electric vehicles and grid storage have long relied on metals with tarnished supply chains. But this is changing.
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By Ilayaraja Subramanian, Lecturer in Marketing, University of Canterbury
As ChatGPT moves toward ads, fears about manipulation are rising. But if designed well, advertising inside AI could help fund access while making shopping easier.
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By Marten Risius, Adjunct Senior Fellow, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
Johannes Sedlmeir, Acting Professor of Statistics, Security & Trust, University of Münster
Online chat service Discord has announced it will begin testing age verification for some users, joining a growing list of platforms trying to work out who is actually behind the screen.
The move comes as governments around the world push for stronger protections of young people online. The United Kingdom and France have imposed age verification…
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By Ana Santos Rutschman, Professor of Law, Villanova University
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision, made public on Feb. 10, 2026, to not review an application to approve Moderna’s proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from public health experts.
But just a week…
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By Johra Kayeser Fatima, Senior Lecturer, Marketing, University of Canberra
Jeroen van Boxtel, Associate professor in Psychology and Cognitive neuroscience, University of Canberra
Ram Subramanian, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Canberra
Somayeh Bahmannia, Lecturer, Organisational Behaviour, University of Canberra
In Australia, around 16% of major road accidents (such as multi-vehicle crashes and pedestrian collisions) involve distracted driving.
Distracted driving happens when people shift their attention from the primary task of driving to a secondary task such as using a mobile phone or eating.
We recently examined the specific effects of different distraction types on driving performance – and discovered some carried a greater risk than others.
What we studied
Driving distractions that cause…
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By Lakshini Gunasekera, PhD Candidate in Neurology, Monash University
More than 6 million Australians experience migraines. Knowing how they develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Hasael on his fishing boat moving through a mangrove forest in Siargao, Philippines, 2025. © 2025 Camille Robiou du Pont/Human Rights Watch The Philippine authorities have sought to permanently move entire communities from various areas to sites deemed safer, without adhering to international standards aimed at protecting the rights of those affected.Past failures in the region underscore the urgent need for authorities to ensure inclusive, rights-based solutions, including through fully consulting those affected.The Philippines government should develop…
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By Alizée Pillod, Doctorante en science politique, Université de Montréal
The initiatives put in place by the organizers for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are an encouraging first step, but they remain insufficient.
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By Timothy Graham, Associate Professor in Digital Media, Queensland University of Technology
Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.
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By César Albarrán-Torres, Associate professor, Swinburne University of Technology
Jessica Balanzategui, Associate Professor in Media, RMIT University
Blind boxes rely on the same mechanisms of seduction as loot boxes in video games – and so demand the same scrutiny.
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