By Rachel Woods, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, University of Lincoln
The wellness industry has redefined detox in ways that medicine does not recognise. Here is why most detox claims do not stand up to evidence.
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By Lyrr Thurston, Copy Editor, The Conversation
The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This refers to “involving young people and students in global decision making in education” and to young people’s initiatives to safeguard everyone’s right to education.
To mark the occasion, we’re sharing some of the articles our…
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By Victoria Melkisedeck Lihiru, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, The Open University of Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s historic rise as Tanzania’s first woman head of state broke a decades-old tradition of male dominance. In keeping with political precedent, she also became chairperson of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. That made Hassan the first woman to hold this position.
For decades, women’s representation in Tanzania’s parliament has relied heavily on reserved quota seats rather than direct electoral…
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By Johan Linåker, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Lund University
As the US increases political pressure on Europe, it’s possible to imagine the continent losing access to key computing services.
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By Anthony Clarke, Research Associate, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University
Chris Kirkland, Professor of Geochronology, Curtin University
A new study shows the monument’s most exotic stones did not arrive by chance but were instead deliberately selected and transported.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Coalition is on the brink of collapse with all Nationals members shadow Cabinet saying they will resign in solidarity with the three Nationals defectors.
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By Joseph Ogutu, Senior Researcher and Statistician, University of Hohenheim
A new list of threatened mammals in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini shows that 11 more species have edged closer to extinction since 2016. Those that have joined the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s regional Red List for mammals at risk are: Lesueur’s…
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By Naomi Braithwaite, Associate Professor in Fashion and Material Culture, Nottingham Trent University
On the advent of the seasonal haute couture catwalk shows in Paris, the fashion industry mourns the loss of another iconic designer. Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93. He was the creator of the House of Valentino and renowned as one of Italy’s greatest couturiers.
For Valentino, fashion was about creating beautiful dresses. He was famously quoted as saying: “I…
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By Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
The new laws, which allow ‘hate’ groups to be banned, could also potentially affect people wanting to make legitimate criticisms of a foreign government.
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By Jo Carter
When family members return home, tsodibi becomes the centerpiece of the meal — typically handmade by the women of the extended family, it symbolizes family unity and cooperation.
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