Independent Analysis and Reportage
A political scientist analyzes the uncertain outlook for this year’s elections and the risks their results pose to governability and democracy in Brazil.
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
Convergence and competition between militant groups has spurred violence. Meanwhile, Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists.
Almost 50% of workers in the latest HILDA survey feel overeducated – which can make people more likely to feel bored at work, underpaid or more likely to quit.
The high cost of housing is also keeping half of young adults up to age 29 living with their parents.
Rules of war are being shredded by combatants with virtually no accountability. It’s one of several key issues for the UN’s new leader to tackle.
Artificial Intelligence detection tools can sometimes create more problems for teachers and students than they fix.
Personal locator beacons can save lives – but they must be coupled with education.
For coastal communities, understanding how tides are changing is increasingly important.
New Zealand has so far not joined other countries calling for tougher control of potentially dangerous AI development.
Most people are likely unaware of how the sounds of brand names affect them.
Scientists are creating additional robotic arms, legs and thumbs to push the boundaries of what can be achieved by the human body.