In a time of eco-grief, rewilding projects around the world – from reseeding giant kelp to letting farms return to their natural state – offer hope. 👉 theconversation.com/friday-...

Long-term studies by citizen scientists help us understand changes in nature. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/800-vis...

Social apps like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook are designed to be addictive. Our visual feature explores how they'd look if we removed the worst features. 👉 Read the article: stories.theconversation.com...

In the words of fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto: ‘Above all black says this: I don’t bother you – don’t bother me!’ 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-mel... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

Is meat healthy or not? The answer can depend on who funded the research, according to a new study. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/how-big... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

Australia could direct revenue towards electrification, not further diesel consumption. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/for-44-...

Fact-checking can take hours or days while fakes can be created in seconds. So, what do we do? 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/three-w...

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📚 Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel suggests solidarity is possible, but only under conditions of risk and mutual obligation. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/guide-t...

✨ We can study the cosmos by tracing debris from exploding stars right here on Earth. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/stardus... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

The six books on this year’s Stella shortlist range widely, including graphic novels, poetry, novels and memoir. They have one thing in common: excellence. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/violenc...

The soul- and body-splitting event of childbirth – and the profound experience of becoming a mother – has been sidelined by philosophy for centuries.

Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/how-a-s...

🎬 For more than a decade, self-professed cinephiles have flocked to the studio for edgy content. But how long can it retain its cult status? 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/a24-is-...

Mourning black has never been considered a natural part of Anzac Day history and tradition. But 110 years ago it was a stark reminder of death in war. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-fir...

Australia’s iconic towering limestone stacks hold a detailed archive of millions of years of climate history. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/scienti...

Driven by state governments, Australia’s emissions fell even during the 'lost decade' of climate wars at a federal level. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/states-... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

Mythos has spooked the world of finance. It’s a good time to check your computer and banking apps are updated. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-the...

While most Australians agree Anzac Day is an important national occasion, far fewer actually engage in related activities. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/after-1...

A new study uncovers a hidden pattern of ground motions at the end of big earthquakes that could help scientists and planners identify likely danger zones. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/seismic...

More than 1,000 Aboriginal Australians served in WWI – but unlike white soldiers, they weren’t feted as heroes. They responded with collective activism. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/friday-...

From master Jedi, to a pope, to AI Jesus, Trump has a track record of using pop culture reference as propoganda. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-the...

What does the wealth of books, documentaries and dramas about the Chernobyl disaster tell us that history alone cannot? 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/chernob...

European leaders have refused to join the United States' war in Iran. But they are working together to find a way out of it. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-the...

Some participants will start to see changes from July. Here’s what to expect. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/tighten...

Planting grass or succulents along tram tracks can cool streets, cut pollution and make cities feel more beautiful. 👉 theconversation.com/green-t...

John Howard was fond of saying good policy is good politics. Medicare’s survival seems to prove that point. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/while-i... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

📚 REVIEW: Alexander Stubb’s book Triangle of Power is a reminder that we are a quite intelligent species, even if we continue to do unbelievably stupid things. 👉 Read the full review: theconversation.com/finland...

Malcolm Fraser was one of the country’s longest-serving prime ministers. His support of multicultural policy forever changed Australia’s social fabric. 👉 Read the latest in our Power and Policy series: theconversation.com/multicu...

These cases will set the rules for what ‘truth in advertising’ means in Australia – and how closely buyers will need to beware discount price claims. 👉 theconversation.com/how-cou...