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The introduction of Bitcoin futures contracts will remove a lot of the financial risk associated with the cryptocurrency.
This year is poised to go down as the hottest non-El Niño year ever recorded, with record low polar ice and extreme weather that left many regions battling bushfires and hurricanes.
Rare earth elements aren’t actually that rare - but they certainly are useful. Erbium is used right now in the internet’s optical fibre network, and could one day be applied in quantum networks.
What you should be doing this thunderstorm asthma season.
In the wake of the Vegas shooting, the NRA has turned the public’s attention away from the core issue of banning guns by using a business strategy called issue management.
A group of fewer than 800 orangutans in northern Sumatra has been recognised as a new species - and they are already under threat from deforestation.
When it comes to same-sex marriage, there’s a big gap in support between old and young gay men. Older gay men often see marriage as conservative, and fear marriage will create a “gold standard” for gay relationships.
Gonorrhoea has seen a sharp increase in diagnosis rates, of up to 94% in some groups.
Whether politicians refer to ‘assisted dying’, ‘assisted suicide’ or ‘euthanasia’ tells us a lot about how they feel about the issue, and the emotional response they aim to convey.
There has been an increase in Australian Indigenous students enrolling in university in the last 10 years, and we need to provide them with tutors to keep them there.
The mystery object seen moving through our Solar system shows the void between the stars is far from empty. So can we expect more interstellar visitors?
New stores based on the business of personal shoppers for Chinese clients are capitalising on the country’s emerging middle class.
If warmer weather is your sign to reach for the pesticide, think again. From better soil to your own army of beneficial bugs, here are five reasons to put down the insect spray.
Australian cities have turned to some very costly solutions when water is scarce. But as the world’s second-highest users of water per person, more efficient use and recycling are key.
In the push to lower emissions and reduce energy prices, agricultural waste could be Australia’s secret weapon.
There are three psychological treatments we know work, that aren’t funded by medicare.
Australia is among nations calling for a 1 million square km marine park off East Antarctica. But Russia and China remain opposed, and a recent summit yet again failed to seal the deal.
What does it mean to be a responsible, mature and wise technological being? Our future lies in seeking real answers to this type of question.
Michelle Grattan speaks with Deep Saini about the week in Australian politics.
Sometimes small changes can be the most effective at reducing violence – and these are seldom acknowledged.
Health professionals often have to navigate an ethical minefield working in offshore detention facilities. The current crisis in Manus island provides a case in point.
The government needs to learn from the mistakes in the US in sharing our credit history information to third parties.
The Conversation’s FactCheck team will be in Townsville during the Queensland election campaign, keeping track of politicians’ claims and working with academics to test them against the evidence.
Horse racing is enjoyed by millions of people but there are others who have concerns over animal welfare. A social license to operate may help keep all sides happy.