Men still outnumber women in senior positions in Australian universities and other workplaces. Women are pushing for change but it’s men who can help redress the gender balance.
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The drive the get more women involved in science should start at an early age. But as one space researcher found out, girls can get nudged out of science at school.
Chaos happens when ‘smart’ contracts act stupidly.
The ‘fitspo’ movement may be aiming to promote a healthier body image for women, but in truth it’s just another narrow set of ideals about what women should look like.
The arts sector has mobilised to highlight the damage inflicted by Coalition funding cuts and the value of art to society. It’s unclear how a narrowly elected Turnbull government will value culture but artists have found their voice.
The most common complaint is conflicting advice, as well as staff who are “bossy, judgemental and inaccessible” and who undermine women’s confidence.
Nauruans used to be some of the richest people in the world, before their mining industry imploded. Now, as the island aims to develop sustainably, there are signs of the green shoots of recovery.
Focusing on progress – not just achievement – and investing in improving teaching practice will help to lift slipping standards in Australian schools.
At best, there will be no new public money, just shuffling funds between programs. At worst, higher education will help reduce the budget deficit.
Mike Baird is coming under enormous pressure over his bold and controversial reform – to put an end to greyhound racing in the state from mid-next year.
Stand-up comedians die two to three years younger than comedic and dramatic actors. And the funnier they are judged to be, the greater their risk of dying.
From its earliest days as a haven for refugees, Shanghai developed a distinctive character and urban identity that have driven its emergence as one of the world’s great metropolises.
News reports this week hailing a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, saying a vaccine for the disease is a few years away, have raised hopes for many. But let’s take a step back from the headlines.
Groups like change.org have radically altered social activism and both business and government should take heed.
What impact can offensive language have? Is it really a case of ‘political correctness gone mad’?
The reelected Coalition government will be forced to confront multinational tax avoidance more effectively or suffer the revenue problems.
Imagine a CEO that could bridge international work days, across country markets, working 24 hours a day.
Bigger cities increase wages, output and innovation, but also problems of congestion and pollution. Congestion charges can minimise these problems by dramatically improving traffic flows.
Labor’s ‘Mediscare’ is a reminder of just how potent a well-developed and executed scare campaign can be in an electoral contest.
Smartphone apps can help people cut back on the amount of alcohol they drink. But is it nagging apps or gentle persuiasion that people prefer?
Warcraft: the Beginning is based on the wildly popular game World of Warcraft – a fantasy escape for tens of millions of people. Yet watching the film brings home uncomfortable truths about race.
Australia’s energy policy has lost its way over the past couple of decades, which is unfortunate because the challenges – to move to a low-carbon economy without high prices – have never been tougher.
Malcolm Turnbull returns to the helm with a wafer-thin majority and a significant element in his government who still oppose climate action - can he defy the odds and serve up some credible policy?
The decision on China’s activities in the South China Sea undoubtedly represents a sweeping victory for the Philippines. It is, however, unenforceable.
Is childbirth education important? Do all the programs aim to achieve the same thing and, most importantly, do they?