The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students
In a surprise move, the Coalition has confirmed it plans to oppose the federal government’s bill to cap the number of foreign ...
Ghana elections: swing voting is on the rise, shaping outcomes – a look at what’s driving this
The rising share of swing voters in the country’s elections may be good for the country. It creates uncertainty in electoral ...
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Fossil finds: footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives
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Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils ...
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
The presence of police in schools has grown in the past 30 years. But research shows that these officers may not be the most ...
Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love album was revolutionary – and exploded the myth of the tortured artist
That Bush created some of her strongest works while in a happy, comfortable state, helps bust the dangerous myth that trauma ...
Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing
The new curriculum is grounded in research on how kids best learn to read. But it will take teachers time to learn which ...
How ethical are South Africa’s news media? We studied public complaints to the press council to find out
South Africa’s press council may need more awareness campaigns to enable citizens to hold the media accountable.
The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other
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AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society
But more worryingly, AI can diminish human capabilities to the extent that the ability to determine when to intervene might ...
What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms
The Conversation’s new quick climate dictionary explains the meaning of everything from blue carbon to carbon footprint. It ...
Does immigration really drive up crime? Not according to the evidence
Our new analysis shows that studies consistently find no causal link between immigration and increased crime across a variety ...