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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By Sam Routley, PhD Candidate, Political Science, Western University
Despite losing the federal election, Pierre Poilievre brought the party its greatest electoral performance in decades and has generated a unique degree of energy and enthusiasm among supporters.
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By Dennis Wesselbaum, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Otago
Austerity has become the global default response to tough economic times. But New Zealand should be prioritising investment over cuts to foster long-term growth.
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By Cheryl Thompson, Canada Research Chair, Professor in Performance, Toronto Metropolitan University
In this interview, Cheryl Thompson, author of ‘Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict and Freedom, 1812-1897’ reveals some of the surprising truths of her research.
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By Terri Givens, Professor, Political Science, University of British Columbia
During Canada’s federal election campaign, the Liberals benefited from strategic voting, but it was the NDP that appeared to lose the most from this strategy.
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By Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer
Matthew Hall, Deputy Business & Economy Editor
Neither major party wants to change two longstanding concessions for property investors – negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. We invited four experts to unpack who benefits, and how.
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