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The copyright wars are set to continue, with the government releasing a Productivity Commission report arguing for a relaxation of intellectual property laws.
When you borrow a paper book from a library, authors get a small royalty, which is their second most important source of income. Yet if you borrowed an e-book tomorrow, the author would get nothing.
Roads versus public transport: for decades, these have been the battle lines in debates over transport in our cities. But a revolution in mobility is under way that will transform our thinking.
In light of climate change and a growing population, water authorities around the world are looking to recycled water.
Doxycycline is an antibiotic drug that kills a wide, weird and wonderful range of bugs that are often difficult to treat with other antibiotics.
You may think it’s hard to justify corporate giving, but if done well it can be a win-win-win for the company, community and shareholders.
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the pitch of your voice, especially if you’re an aquatic mammal.
Alex McKinnon’s case marks the first time a player has directly sued rugby league’s national governing body over an on-field injury in Australia.
Have you been paying attention this year? Or have you spent 2016 safe and sound in your own world? Find out in our summer quiz as we look back at some of the memorable moments of the year.
The debate about different generations’ economic status misses the inequality within generations, especially younger Australians.
We are a secular nation, yet we acknowledge god in our Constitution. When it comes to religion, Australians tend to be pluralist and (relatively) tolerant.
Songs of marine animals can help us discover new populations.
Dolphin-watching tourism has pros and cons — so what should you think about next time you head out?
Planning to give birth just a little early carries long-term risks for babies, as researchers are discovering. This is why we should be concerned.
Many argue avian movements are too simple or repetitive to be classed as dance. But George the lyrebird puts on quite a show – as do a number of other bird species.
The facial tumour cells that threaten the Tasmanian devils may use a sort of molecular shield to protect them from the animal’s immune system.
Once again the federal government has given more infrastructure funding to Queensland, ignoring less politically important states like Victoria.
One of the great mysteries of the universe is why there is so much more matter than antimatter. Now a new experiment is helping us understand the nature of antimatter better than ever before.
Ms Dhu’s is not the first report into mistreatment of an Aboriginal person in custody or a medical setting, nor is it likely to be the last.
Christmas foods are evolving. Purists may sniff but what are traditional foods other than past trends that have stuck?
We have become used to hearing stories of ‘increased chatter’ and ‘high alerts’ when it comes to terrorism. Doesn’t that mean intelligence agencies should know enough to prevent attacks?
A new way of looking at what’s behind chronic disease takes into account social, environmental and other factors, rather than blaming individuals.
The United Nations has failed to protect the Syrian people from the conflict that has torn their lives apart – so now is the time for a “coalition of the obligated” to step in.
Einstein’s theories of relativity underpin our understanding of the universe, yet they’re not taught in high school. How can we change that?