What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
It’s become common to read that microplastics – little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser – are turning...
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South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has...
A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one
Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases, including diabetes. The evidence shows that...
To tackle gendered violence, we also need to look at drugs, trauma and mental health
After several highly publicised alleged murders of women in Australia, the Albanese government this week pledged more than A$925 million...
We think we control our health – but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role
You go to the gym, eat healthy and walk as much as possible. You wash your hands and get vaccinated....
Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important
The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality...
Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?
Imagine it’s Friday night. You’re enjoying happy hour with friends after a long week. You’re relaxed, having indulged in several...
Large retailers don’t have smokestacks, but they generate a lot of pollution − and states are starting to regulate it
Did you receive a mail-order package this week? Carriers in the U.S. shipped 64 packages for every American in 2022,...
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know...
How corporate involvement in psychedelic research could threaten public safety
In the mid-20th century, psychedelics were deemed illegal substances with little medical purpose, a high potential for abuse and a...
