By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia
Our genitals are such an important and sensitive part of our bodies. So it’s not surprising that keeping them healthy was as important in antiquity as it is today.
Some ancient ideas about our genitals, and ways of caring for them, may make us wince, and certainly wouldn’t be recommended today. But one attitude remains.
At least one ancient doctor stressed the importance of people overcoming any embarrassment talking about their genitals to seek medical attention for any concerns.
But medical writers, especially doctors, didn’t hold back. They had plenty to say…
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By Katharina Wolf, Associate Professor in Strategic Communication, Curtin University
In 2025, travellers are scrolling TikTok, watching Instagram reels, and browsing peer reviews. Tourism campaigns should meet people where they are.
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By Jamie Q. Roberts, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Sydney
We believe things because doing so helps us belong and upholds a certain moral order, but not necessarily because they are true.
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By Judy Ingham, Newsletter Producer, The Conversation
On AI weapons in war, eating for environmental good, and ‘American’ films made in Australia: an edited selection of your views.
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By Kristian Kongshøj, Associate Professor of Political Science, Aalborg University
Troels Fage Hedegaard, Associate Professor, Centre for Comparative Welfare Studies Green Societies, Aalborg University
After centuries of near-extinction, Europe’s wolves have made a remarkable comeback. Over the past decade, wolf populations have surged, increasing by nearly 60%. In 2022, more than 21,500 wolves were recorded across the continent.
Countries that have long been wolf-free are now home to thriving packs. Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain…
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By Vlast.kz
Since independence, kokpar has made a comeback as part of a broader revival of nomadic traditions. The World Nomad Games, launched in 2014, showcase sports such as archery, wrestling, and kokpar.
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By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
There is a great deal of optimism surrounding Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. But there truth is we’ve been here before.
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By Sive Zintle Mbangiswano, Lecturer in the Entrepreneurship Development Unit and co-ordinator of the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP), Faculty of Management Sciences, Central University of Technology
It is well documented that women small-scale farmers are hard done by in an environment where they farm without security of tenure, which inhibits their ability to raise finance with which to grow their businesses.
Recent research adds another dimension to the challenges facing women small-scale farmers. Rural…
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By Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola, Senior Research Associate, United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University
When we hear the word “disaster” we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes – events caused by nature. But what really turns these events into disasters is how prepared we are to deal with them. A flood becomes a disaster when people do not have safe housing, early warnings or emergency support.
In other words, disasters often show us what’s missing in our preparation. Yet, with climate extremes becoming more frequent and communities under growing pressure, countries do not have the luxury of time when it comes to disaster planning.
I’ve been researching…
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By James Boafo, Lecturer in Sustainability and Fellow of Indo Pacific Research Centre, Murdoch University
Rochelle Spencer, Associate Professor, Development Studies, Murdoch University
Senyo Dotsey, Postdoctoral Researcher, Università di Torino
Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defence, and aerospace systems.
The global demand for these minerals has been growing, as has the competition for them.
The supply and production of these minerals is largely concentrated in the global South.…
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