By Jules Farquhar, Senior Research Officer, Monash University
Chris J Jolly, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in behavioural ecology and evolution, Macquarie University
Conrad Hoskin, Professor, College of Science & Engineering, James Cook University
David Chapple, Professor in Ecology and Conservation, Monash University
Margaret Haines, Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University
Australia is famous for its lizards and snakes. But we found at least 127 species are threatened – almost twice as many as previously thought.
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By David Lindenmayer, Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
We share our planet with millions of plants and animals.
This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.
Places that support…
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By Sachin Maharaj, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Program Evaluation, Faculty of Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
John Ranellucci, Associate Professor; Vice-Dean of Research and Professional Development, Faculty of Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
Results of a teacher survey suggest high schools would be better off adopting bell-to-bell restrictions with consistent phone storage protocols.
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By Jordan Shurr, Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, Queen's University, Ontario
While investing more money could play a hand in improving Ontario’s special education, improvements should begin with a critical look at teacher training.
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By Subhadip Ghosh, Associate Professor, School of Business, MacEwan University
Ottawa’s decision to walk away may have been justified, but it is costly for an economy still heavily dependent on the U.S. market.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image US officials deporting people to Mexico at the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, McAllen, Texas, March 13, 2026. © 2026 Felix Marquez/AP Photo A US federal judge ordered the US government on August 21 to take back a Mexican man the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had deported to Mexico based on a diplomatic assurance from the Mexican government that he wouldn’t be harmed. An immigration judge had previously found the man to have a significant chance of being tortured if returned to Mexico and thus granted him “deferral of removal.”According to a…
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By Amnesty International
Following the symbolic delivery of more than 27,000 letters of solidarity to Cuban artist and activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in private event at El Espacio 23 in Miami, Amnesty International said: “Today, thousands of messages of solidarity finally reached Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in person. Each letter is a reminder that, even when the Cuban authorities […] The post Cuba: More than 27,000 of solidarity letters reach Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
Responding to reports that Meta has reached a settlement of approximately $18 billion, with 47 US states and committed to specific safety-oriented design changes on its social media apps over claims that its platforms caused harms to children, Amnesty International USA’s Deputy Director of Research, Justin Mazzola, said: “The settlement is a turning point not […] The post USA: Meta’s $18 billion settlement should be a turning point that leads to sweeping social media reforms to protect children online appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
Amnesty International condemns the massacre that took place during the night of 23–24 August in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and 22 injured, according to the United Nations, while dozens of people were reportedly abducted. Those attacked reportedly included people displaced by violence who had sought refuge in a church. “Sadly, […] The post Haiti: Justice and protection urgently needed following deadly armed gang attack in Kenscoff appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Kevin Rennie
“These penguins are part of what makes our community so special. We are lucky to share our home with them, and we’re going to do our best to protect them.”
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