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A manifesto from 23 researchers challenges old models, and outlines the major new directions archaeology should follow to solve the puzzling origins of modern humans.
Stephen Sewell’s 1986 exemplifies the traits of the decade: apocalyptic in feel, epic in scope and unforgiving in length
Men who subscribe to ideological masculinity believe that women’s empowerment has left them victimised and discriminated against. And they play out their resentment through violent acts.
Bitcoin’s rise and fall to date already makes it one of the greatest market bubbles in history. In turbulent times, some have suggested it as a substitute for gold, but it lacks some vital attributes.
Changes to Australian immigration law have resulted in a sharp increase in deportations, particularly among New Zealanders of Maori and Pacific Island descent.
Conquer the globe? You bet we did – but when did it start? A new paper shows early humans made tools in China two million years ago.
Australia is home to a diverse range of female hip hop artists. Here’s our guide to five of the best.
As Australian society changes, some religious groups are struggling to adjust to their new, less influential place in it.
Restructuring might help manage conflicts of interest between offering advice and selling products, but it doesn’t fix the culture that sacrifices customers’ interests to the pursuit of profits.
After cascading ecological catastrophes in the 90s, China spent 20 years seriously investing in sustainability. Now that effort is paying off.
The loud noise might be a warning that there is something falling nearby, or flying towards you. Our brain tells our eyes to quickly shut, to help protect them from any damage.
Those four words have multiple layers of meaning. How young Aussies answered depended on multiple factors, such as the colour of their skin, family ties and where they live geographically.
People are increasingly seeking out retro-style holidays, where connectivity is an afterthought.
If any game comes down to a penalty shootout then there’s one spot a player should aim for to stand a better chance of scoring a goal.
The only predictor of boards reaching 30% female directors is if it has a director who sits on another board that has already met the target.
A new report reveals Australia is lagging behind most wealthy nations in working towards the globally agreed goals. It’s performing particularly badly on climate and environmental indicators.
While some other churches are losing attendees, Pentecostal membership is growing. Good branding may be the key to their success.
Australia’s oceans are warming faster than the global average, and fish are moving south as a result.
Overtourism is driving a backlash among residents of many European cities, and concerns are rising in Australia, too.
Many students in Australia don’t have access to specialist teachers in science and maths, and the problem is only getting worse.
An influx of tourists is irrevocably changing UNESCO-listed towns in Asia. Controls on visitor numbers are urgently needed.
Donald Trump’s pick for the highest court in America has Democrats furious, as well as some Republicans.
Societies that are happier than others would be reflecting more confidence and trust in their institutions and economic systems.
An audit of Sydney’s drinking water has found worryingly high salinity. If the biggest water catchment in the country has problems, what about regional and rural Australia?