Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery
The changes come just weeks after the US threatened new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries – including Australia – for inaction on slave labour.

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next
The confirmation of the bird flu virus in a brown skua appears to be a single detection. Ongoing surveillance will be essential to detect any further cases.

This rare Australian wattle is on the brink of extinction: new research
Four experts explain how we can protect the rare – and increasingly at risk – spidery wattle.

How VAR is changing soccer – and its referees
If VAR catches a player offside by their toe, this is a correct decision. Whether this is what we want as fans is a philosophical debate.

It is rare to watch an Australian TV drama that feels as effortless as The F Ward
Now streaming on Stan, The F Ward is the latest Australian medical drama. And it’s a good one.

Gen Z is pushing back against AI – a reminder to all of us that the future isn’t written
Many baby boomers see AI as a revolutionary tool, while young people see it as taking away their agency.

Jeremy Rose: New Zealand joins the arms race to climate calamity
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose Late last year, the British government suppressed a report that contained warnings from its intelligence agencies that climate change could drive mass migration and trigger a nuclear war in Asia. A copy of the report, obtained by The Times, warned of collapsing ecosystems potentially triggering acts of eco-terrorism, and the possibility

How to stay safe from the triple threat of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat
As climate-related hazards become more frequent and severe, protecting our health will require moving beyond warnings toward prevention.

England out World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation
It could be time for a new idea of what Englishness really means – and footballers are helping to shape it.

It’s the ABC’s job to be accurate and fair, not to chase the dangerous fallacy of ‘balance’
The antisemitism envoy has criticised the ABC’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. But presenting all sides equally can distort the truth.

Should I let my kids play footy? How to weigh the benefits with the risk of injury
The benefits of sport are undeniable for kids. But how much risk is acceptable?

Australia has brought in sweeping new laws to combat money laundering – but will they work?
Australia now requires lawyers, accountants and real estate agents to report suspicious customers, at huge cost – but will this help fight crime?

A volcano in the Philippines erupted two weeks ago. Here’s why scientists are still watching it closely
This year alone, the Philippines’ volcano monitoring agency has recorded 18 eruptive events at Taal Volcano – but they haven’t been the kind you might expect.

The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew
The Greeks didn’t locate their deep past in far-off fantasy lands. These stories happened in places all around them.

NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’
New Zealand’s conservation management currently prioritises full protection of pristine landscapes. Other models are based on reciprocity between people and nature.

Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure
With Russia pressuring Belarus to play a more active role in the war, Ukraine is strengthening the hand of the exiled Belarusian opposition.

Confessions II: a euphoric return to form that reveals a more vulnerable Madonna
Confessions II might be a spiritual sequel to Confessions on a Dancefloor, but the new album is both sonically different and much more confessional.

Taxi Driver at 50: how Martin Scorsese’s film foreshadowed the manosphere
The movie chimed with the dark 1970s zeitgeist, but it also prefigured the 21st-century America of Maga.

Ann Widdecombe killing: why police have told the public – including Nigel Farage – not to speculate
A trial would not be fair if a jury’s decision about a defendant’s guilt or innocence was influenced by material they saw online.

How we are engineering bacteria to eat cancer
Researchers are working to engineer bacteria that can kill cancerous tumours while reducing harm to healthy cells and tissue.

‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?

Penalty shootouts are soccer’s most brutal tests. What are the best strategies for attackers, goalkeepers and coaches?
Penalty shootouts are decided by two questions. Most teams can’t answer either, but maybe science can.

From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry
The history of Argentina and England transforms every match into something more than a game – a World Cup semi-final raises the stakes even further.

Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy
Young workers, in particular, are affected, losing out on opportunities to advance their careers.

Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy

NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.

From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.

First Nations people face racism in hospitals. They told us one thing makes a difference
When First Nations people get the right support in the health system, their physical and mental health improves.

Does sniffing chocolate really help ‘leg day’ at the gym?
A study suggests sniffing chocolate helps boost your gym workout. No, we’re not kidding.

NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Cash set aside to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in New Zealand next year may fall short of what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) expected it to cost. RNZ Pacific has received a document from MFAT under the Official Information Act (OIA) that puts potential

Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?

How Tehran turned Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral into a media event
Pacific Media Watch Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies, reports Al Jazeera’s media watchdog The Listening Post. The ceasefire collapsed just days after millions of Iranians took to the streets last week to pay homage to

Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you
From October 1, specially qualified nurses will be able to prescribe medications and renew scripts at the subsidised price.

Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike
Mining workers are among the highest paid workers in Australia. But this strike is about far more than pay.

Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?
Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern?

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.

How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.

Unhoused people and wildlife are increasingly coming into contact. Here’s what can be done to protect them
Unhoused people face the risk of contracting disease from wild animals, while animals can be displaced by human presence.

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy
Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.

The MSO and Lattouf rulings are seemingly at odds. Where does this leave free speech at work?
The court has found the cancellation of Jason Gillham’s concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was not prohibited by Australian workplace laws.

Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?
Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.

What is mobile domestic roaming? Here’s why Australia needs this policy
Domestic roaming could reduce the disruption – including to Triple Zero services – caused by a major outage on one mobile network.

What’s a ‘sleep debt’? Can I ever pay it back? An expert explains
Never seem to get enough sleep? Why chasing ‘enough sleep’ to repay your ‘sleep debt’ might not be helping.

Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report
Sextortion is arguably the most predictable serious crime on the internet. It follows a script – and it can be stopped.

NZ’s retirement debate: Will tinkering today spell more trouble tomorrow?
Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.

Dilapidated infrastructure blamed for fatal PNG prison escape attempt
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) has confirmed three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands Province while attempting an escape. The inmates, who scaled the fence at Baisu Prison, were shot dead, while five others were critically injured on Sunday afternoon. Two other escapees remain at

Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’
Many historians assumed ancient Roman farm women were housekeepers. A closer look suggests female managers oversaw wine production and other profitable processes.

What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?
A soil expert unpacks what this unconventional farming method is and how it works.

Mixed bag for One Nation in latest polls as voters show wariness around some policies
New polls from DemosAU and Resolve suggest Hanson has unpopular policies, which Labor will attack closer to the election.

Lim Tean: The Hormuz ‘guardian’ turns pirate – 20% for tribute
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean The United States went to war to stop Iran charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. It has now imposed a toll 15 times larger. Where is the “international waterway” chorus now? For five months, we were treated to a sermon. Foreign ministries from Brussels to Tokyo to the Gulf capitals

Why many young Australians face a more winding pathway to home ownership
Research over a generation found almost half of young people moved repeatedly between renting, home ownership and even back to the family home.

More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?
A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.

An AI lab says chatbots have what may be a key feature of consciousness. Are they right? And what now?
Anthropic says there is something lurking inside Claude that looks a lot like the ‘global workspace’ one influential theory of consciousness depends on.

There’s one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work
The most common active ingredient in cold and flu tablets has been shown to have almost no effect. So why do some people feel these tablets help?

Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
It can be easier for international private equity interests to buy a chain of local clinics or community labs than it is to purchase a single residential home.

The GLP-1 disclosure dilemma: Should you tell a date you’re using Ozempic for weight loss?
GLP-1 disclosure in dating is fraught and inconsistent largely due to the stigma around losing weight the “right way.”

Climate disclosure gives Canadian companies an edge with European investors, new research shows
New research suggests Canadian companies that disclose their climate risks are winning over European investors.

What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa
Although it may seem strange to westerners, soccer and esoteric rituals go hand in hand in Africa.

Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here’s what the latest study shows
Beetroot juice might be able to boost sprint speed, power and endurance, and could even help people with COPD.

Why is everything an app now? Stores must step up to tackle this spread
The proliferation of apps might seem innocuous. But it comes with several hidden problems.

Antisemitism envoy Segal slams ABC, SBS ‘Israel bias’, wants to vet media
Australian Special Envoy Jillian Segal has slammed public broadcasters ABC and SBS at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism for “anti-Israel bias” and called for a media monitor to vet coverage. Michael West Media reports. By Stephanie Tran in Sydney Giving evidence to the Royal Commission last week, Australian Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal lamented that reporting

‘You are a G. Not a gangster – you are a gift’: how art is supporting First Nations women in prison
Since 2019, a number of workshops have been held in the Darwin Correctional Precinct, as part of an ongoing prison education project.

NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?
Fuel prices have exposed a deeper problem in NZ’s regional air network. Struggling routes may need public support if smaller communities are to stay connected.

Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
What happens in the deep ocean might seem far removed from your everyday life. A new study shows otherwise.

Samoa opposition leader says treason inquiry delayed over lack of evidence
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Samoa’s opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi claims government plans to investigate him and two senior members of Parliament for treason and defamation have stalled due to a lack of evidence. The ruling Faatuatua i le Atu Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?
Controversy over the World Cup’s high-tech refereeing system shows sport is still more an art than a science.

One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong
One Nation thinks adding photo ID to your Medicare card will stop fraud up to $3 billion a year. Here’s why this doesn’t stack up.

Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
The real test is not whether governments can remove children faster. It’s whether they can invest enough that fewer children need to be removed at all.

Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
When phone use starts to affect our mood or interfere with relationships, it’s a sign our habits have crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy.

With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation
Despite their flaws, well-designed and regulated water markets remain one of our best tools for managing drought.

Unfair fees and low competition: why the pharmacy sector needs a shake up
No other Australian health industry group gets to negotiate its own funding behind closed doors, with no public evidence to justify the decisions.

Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research
Human-made carbon dioxide emissions threaten the very survival of our larger pollinators.

Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives
Several health conditions affect Māori and Pacific people disproportionately. Culturally competent healthcare addresses these ethnic discrepancies.

World Cup 2026: how are posts on diversity and inclusion being received on social media?
A study of over 6,000 posts by European football associations demonstrates that communities react very differently, depending on the type of diversity up for debate.

How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure has helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup brought many visitors to Canada, which put public health authorities on alert for contagious illnesses. It’s crucial that Canada remain committed to infectious disease preparedness.

Canada was already a soccer nation: Its historic World Cup run proved it
Soccer is already Canada’s most-played sport, but its fans have historically lagged behind its players. A recent record-breaking World Cup run may help close that gap.

The U.S. narrowly upheld birthright citizenship. What about Canada?
Birthright citizenship has become a point of debate as some governments adopt more restrictive policies aimed at limiting access to citizenship for some migrants.

Beavers are emerging sooner in spring amid warmer weather
As our climate warms, beavers are appearing sooner and moving northward. This could have implications for the environment and human infrastructure.

Experiential and ‘work-integrated’ learning aren’t the same — and it matters for higher education
For experiential learning to remain vital, it must engage communities to improve social outcomes.

What ceasefire? People still being killed and Gaza still under siege
As Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal denied the undeniable at the Bondi Royal Commission this week, not much is changing in Gaza, and Trump’s Board of Peace stands by idly. Michael West Media with the latest. COMMENTARY: By Cathy Peters In a move that’s been largely unreported in Australia and New Zealand,

How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.

A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability
The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

Retrial for UK student charged with ‘terrorism’ over speech condemning genocide
COMMENTARY: By Andy Worthington On October 9, 2023, just after the State of Israel began its ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, Sarah Cotte, a French-Ethiopian student at SOAS (the School of Oriental and African Studies) in London gave a speech at a rally organised by the SOAS Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! Society. Her

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 11, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 11, 2026.

Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress President (Speaker) under a “governance” coalition struck on Thursday between the pro-France bloc and “kingmakers” Eveil Océanien party. During a vote that followed New Caledonia’s provincial elections held on June 28, Ruffenach secured 28 of the 54

Former coup leader re-enters Fiji political debate with challenge to immunity and national identity
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific George Speight — a former coup frontman in Fiji — is calling on the perpetrators of the country’s past political upheavals to confess. The ex-convict also described the idea of a common identity for the country’s citizens as “flawed” and said iTaukei (Indigenous) views must not be ignored. Speight

The U.S. just approved a giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’ Low Earth orbit is getting weird
From space hotels and artificial meteor showers, to a new giant mirror that reflects sunlight to Earth — low-Earth orbit is getting weird.

The ball is round – and contrary to some keepers’ views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine
Is the Trionda ball being used at the tournament traveling too fast or flying unpredictably? We asked a physicist who tested the ball.

This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel
Our experts explain how devolution in the UK has worked in practice – and what needs to change.

Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years
Prehistoric pollen records show that forest dynamics were driven by more than just broad-scale climatic changes.

Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies
Big tech platforms argue they simply store and display information created by others, so should not be seen as legally responsible for it.

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels
Attempts to transpose the locations of The Odyssey accurately to modern maps have proved difficult.

The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle
Realists in the Islamic Republic know that sanctions relief and access to global markets are what Iran needs now.

UK politicians don’t want to talk about sportswashing
Politics and sport have a complex relationship.

Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A
A MIddle East expert addresses some of the key questions about the renewed conflict.

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning
As schools consider AI guidelines, educators are also thinking about how they can adjust their assignments to accurately measure what students are actually learning.

Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.

Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head – here’s how to change the narrative
Long COVID shows why patients need assessment, respect and careful support that includes the brain-body connection.

David Blunkett: police leadership needs radical reform to give people the protection they deserve
A third of police forces across England and Wales are judged by the inspectorate as “inadequate” or “requiring improvement”.

Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed
Fathers became more involved in the often invisible domestic work needed to keep family life running smoothly.

Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer
Bumblebees are being affected by heat and other factors this summer.

Does it matter what children read, as long as they are reading?
Reading rarely starts with abstract arguments about its value – it often begins with subjects that already matter.

Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed
AI’s risks and harms are already affecting Australians. There are new ones coming.

Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific
Australia has long shifted from neglect to anxiety and activity in its relationship with the Pacific. Here’s why, and how, that needs to change.

What happened to Australia’s snow season? A climate expert explains
Three climate-related factors have loaded the dice for a drier and warmer winter this year.

Giant kangaroos survived until 6,500 years ago on the New Guinea coast
A new study challenges conventional thinking about what drove the extinction of megafauna.

Sydney’s 1789 smallpox epidemic came from the First Fleet and killed up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians: new research
New mathematical modelling shows the first smallpox epidemic among Aboriginal people in the Sydney region may have spread thousands of kilometres and lasted decades.

Canada’s proposed clean water act needs stronger protections for Indigenous communities
In its current form, safe drinking water legislation would weaken key legal provisions, particularly those related to rights and governance for First Nations.

Renewed NATO co-operation and defence spending are about strategy, not obeying Trump
Spending by NATO members show they are prioritizing the strategic needs of the alliance as a whole rather than simply giving in to Donald Trump’s demands.

How Australia’s new negative gearing rules might accidentally favour some property investors
Negative gearing hasn’t been abolished, only restricted. But the new rules could distort the housing market in other ways.

Young people are being exposed to gambling too early. Here’s what we can do
Research shows young Australians are most at risk of experiencing gambling harm.

A big El Niño is likely. Australia needs to get ready now for drought, fire and the unknown
Too often, Australian authorities have relied on ad hoc preparations for the droughts and bushfires made more likely by El Niño.

Do your dreams have smells? New study on ‘blind minds’ reveals vast differences in imagination
When we’re awake, our imaginations are quite different. But what about our dreams?

New provincial laws are making it harder to access government records in Canada
Three provinces have passed laws that make it easier for governments to withhold, delay or dismiss requests for public records — and Ottawa may be next.

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system
Two physicians discuss the ongoing earthquake relief efforts in their home country of Venezuela and explain what the healthcare system was like before the disaster.

Earth’s deep memory is thawing with the Arctic permafrost, degrading records of our ancient world
Permafrost holds an extraordinary molecular record of ancient life — and we are only now learning to read it, just as warming begins to erase it.

The real mystery behind Moana: after 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
New evidence suggests a massive centuries-long drought may be part of the answer.

Hummingbirds and pineapples: why this ancient relationship hits the evolutionary sweetspot
Hummingbirds are responsible for some of the fastest evolution in the plant kingdom.

Making scientific knowledge free for all
Publishing and having access to scientific articles is an expensive business for research institutions. Fortunately, there are content providers out there who deliver rigorous material that’s free of charge.

What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions
Elite teams plan for heat, recovery and warning signs. Workplaces expecting effort during heatwaves need the same kind of thinking.

Is recursive self‑improvement the dawning of AI superintelligence?
AI systems can now improve themselves by themselves. Is this the dawn of machine superintelligence?

The secret life of roots: how plants fight back against salty soils
As soils become saltier, roots are deploying remarkable survival strategies that could help safeguard future food supplies.

Despite Trump’s wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war
New tit-for-tat airstrikes between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz suggest the ceasefire will not turn into a permanent peace.

A timing glitch was behind Telstra’s nationwide outage. It points to a bigger vulnerability
Telecommunications is only one domain in which timing faults can have serious consequences.

AI can predict how you’ll respond to a survey. But that’s not the same as understanding you
‘Silicon sampling’ promises easy answers to tough questions about human behaviour – but the reality is more complicated.

Saccharine is a body horror film for the Ozempic era
The new Australian film is an effective exploration of one woman’s eating disorder, and a worthy entry into the growing canon of contemporary female-led horror.

The tiny microalgae behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom is among the most toxic ever tested
A new Australian-led study examined what makes the Karenia cristata algae so deadly.

More pharmacists will be able to vaccinate children under 5. Here’s what you need to know
It’s soon going to be easier than ever to get your young children vaccinated.

AI can’t replace mental health therapists. But here’s where it might make a difference
As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression.

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
Graham Platner’s Senate campaign has imploded amid credible accusations of rape. A Maine political scientist looks at what happened and how the populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.

Aboriginal title and land ownership is suddenly a hot topic in Canada — and won’t be settled anytime soon
A Supreme Court refusal to hear an appeal to the Wolastoqey case doesn’t affect the B.C. ruling that has sparked dubious political grandstanding.

Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.

Australians live longer than previous decades but spend more years in poorer health
A woman born in 2024 could expect to live in ‘full health’ for an average of 73.8 years, despite an average life expectancy of 85.1 years.

Can you put a price on love? For those wanting an Australian partner visa, it’s $11,700
The government has increased the cost of applying for partner visas by 25%. It’s a system that ensures migration revenue while worsening the burden on couples.

From The Godfather to Middlemarch: 8 of the most faithful adaptations ever
Accurate adaptations of canonical texts are few and far between – but these films and miniseries stand out for their fidelity to the source material.

Choosing your senior maths subjects? Here’s what to consider
Students may think they’re just choosing a maths subject, but they are also shaping the university courses and careers most immediately available after school.

Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?
Retired male elite rugby players have higher rates of osteoarthritis, mild cognitive disorders, depression and hazardous alcohol use than non-contact sport players.

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
What do cacti spines and wasp stingers have in common? What about snail genitalia and shark teeth?

Fibreglass: How this emerging contaminant is polluting our coasts
Fibreglass is denser than seawater, and it sinks quickly and accumulates in sediments where many coastal organisms live and feed.

Evil Dead Burn could breathe new life into a fragmented horror saga
Evil Dead’s shared universe doesn’t behave like other modern franchises.

The Great Wherever: an intriguing ghost story about the history of African American land in the US South
In the 1930s, the Lamb family buy the land on which they were enslaved but attempts to take it from them dog them across generations.

‘Let the people judge me’: how Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage learned a potent populist tactic from Donald Trump
It’s a gamble for both leaders. But the US president showed how effective this tactic can be.

30 years since Dolly the sheep was born, where is cloning technology at now?
Today, cloning is not a technology that can simply “copy and paste” living things. But it’s brought advances in several fields of science.

How does a Telstra outage bring down trains? A telco expert explains
It wasn’t just mobile phones that went down with the Telstra outage. Here’s how trains connect to the mobile network.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Growth of New Zealand’s Working Age Female Population
Keith Rankin writes; … today New Zealand arguably collects too much information about ethnicity and gender; and too little information about people's ages, birth-years, and birth-places.

Want to use health insurance in an emergency? Here’s what it does (and doesn’t) cover
In an emergency, you can’t always use your private health insurance. And even if you do, you can face these out-of-pocket costs.

‘Adaptive reuse’: how contemporary artists reuse and recycle objects to be born again
We tend to think of recycling, repair and reuse as part of an environmentally responsible way of life. But they are also key to many artists’ work.

Can picking personal Lotto lines change the odds of winning? We ran the numbers
An analysis of Lotto entries shows many players gravitate to the same number combinations, increasing prize sharing and reducing value.

‘Stop firing missiles in our ocean’ – Pacific reacts to China test
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific China’s test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific on Monday has added to unease in the Pacific over military posturing and strategic alliances. Regional governments were notified by China shortly before it launched the test, on the same day that Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

How Trump’s call to FIFA tested the limits of rules-based order
The FIFA decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card is a compact case study in how power can shape the application of rules without ever rewriting them.

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain
Animals that feed on infected carcasses could be accelerating the spread of the H5N1 strain.

Real estate agents face tough new rules to prevent criminals laundering money. This is what’s changing
Buyers will face more scrutiny as anti-money laundering rules expand to cover real estate agents, lawyers and conveyancers.

Female graduates are earning less than their male peers. What might be causing the gap?
A survey showed the annual median full-time graduate salary for women was $3,700 less than men’s. Research suggests gender bias might be at play.

Is porn actually addictive? The science isn’t straightforward
Research suggests ‘problematic porn use’ is a more accurate way to describe the potential harms of pornography.

‘We learn off one another and we follow through’: weaving fishing nets with the Aunties
A new project renewed traditional net-making practices on Widjabal Wia-bal Country in northern New South Wales.

The ethics of being left out of health research
An ethics process must not become so preoccupied with the potential harm of participation that it overlooks the certain harm of exclusion.

Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia will be a display of strategic pragmatism
The Indian leader is visiting for the third time. Australia and India will be united in their shared geopolitical interests, if not their domestic approaches.

Food poverty, stress and housing insecurity: what happens when your parent is detained or deported
The children and young people involved in the research were clear on what would help them most.

In Toy Story 5, it’s tech versus toys — something families are grappling with
The film is a chance to examine what research tells us about the roles of play and digital technology in children’s lives, and how parents can support a healthy balance.

Nigel Farage’s donations: four key claims fact checked by an expert in political finance
Nigel Farage made several claims during his lengthy resignation speech.

Black women academics in my study said their main allies were White men – what this reveals
Social capital matters in academic career progress.

Heatwaves are dangerous but they’re also a useful warning of what needs to change
The hottest days show how poorly prepared our homes and energy systems are for the current climate – and the climate to come.

China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered
All nuclear powers test missiles. Why do China’s tests provoke such a fierce response?

What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?
People are now taking peptides for a variety of reasons, including fat loss. But are they legal? And what are the risks? Here’s what you need to know.

Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?
There are legitimate concerns about China. But the Australia-Fiji pact looks like “sugar-rush” diplomacy: announcements first, hard questions later.

This ‘centrist’ party is rising in NZ polls. Will it prove power broker?
TOP’s positive polling is fuelling media speculation about its electoral prospects. Can it finally get over the line? And what might happen if it does?

NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific New Zealand says China’s testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region. China briefed regional governments on Monday of its intention to fire a long-range, nuclear-capable missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean. According to

Secrecy in Victoria’s courts is rife. Here are 6 reforms that would make the system better
There’s no doubt open justice is at crisis point in Victoria following sustained negative media reporting. But it can be improved.

NZ’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?
Interviews with NZ tourism operators finds sustainability is rarely straightforward, requiring continual learning, investment and collaboration.

Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too
We are judging the success of Australia’s housing system using the wrong measures.

Fragmented and incomplete: why isn’t anyone in charge of Australia’s EV charger rollout?
Australia’s EV transition is gathering pace – but fixing gaps in the public charger network will be essential for the shift to continue.

A brief history of popcorn – and its cinema snack sidekicks
Throughout the history of cinema, popcorn has been both scorned as a messy lowbrow distraction and hailed as a profit-making saviour.

Cultural safety isn’t a buzzword. It’s a vital part of First Nations health care and healing
Indigenous Australians are less likely to use health services than non-Indigenous people – even when needed. So health services need to change.

Bees ‘facial expressions’ may be a sign of their inner lives
A new study builds on a wave of new work that is daring to suggest insects might have a form of consciousness.

Tracking your employees doesn’t make them more productive
A growing body of research shows electronic monitoring rarely improves performance and reliably increases employee stress and distrust.

If you flirt with an AI companion, does that count as cheating?
Some people rely on AI romantic companions for emotional support or private sexual exploration. Some partners experience this as betrayal.

The ‘navalization’ of economic warfare sees trade routes become zones of force rather than rules
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.

Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the church and global politics
Pope Leo is following in his predecessor’s footsteps by placing migrants in the focus of his pontificate.

How a comedian’s cruel jokes about a Québec teen triggered a national free speech battle
There’s no neutral, universal standard for judging whether a joke crosses the line from comedy into discrimination.

New study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk
In mountainous environments, logging can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.

UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.

In our deep oceans, evolution is supercharged – this diversity of life could help unlock humanity’s greatest challenges
Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.

Gaza’s future stuck in diplomatic limbo as ‘Board of Peace’ blocks progress for self-determination
ANALYSIS: Drop Site News Since President Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory tour for “ending” the Israeli war on Gaza last October, followed by a UN Security Council endorsement of his Gaza plan, negotiations over Gaza’s future have been stuck in a diplomatic netherworld. While Hamas handed over all of its captives and ceased its military operations, Israel

How to stop fraudsters tricking disabled people out of their NDIS funding
The way the NDIS was designed and rolled out left important gaps in preventing fraud. A new parliamentary report outlines some fixes – but even more can be done.

We assessed dozens of programs for men who use violence. Here’s what we learned
Across the Indo-Pacific, countries are trying different approaches to men’s behaviour change programs for domestic violence. There are lessons for Australia.

NZ’s approval of Roundup relies on industry-funded reviews currently under investigation
New Zealand’s approval of Roundup is based on reviews shaped by Monsanto. But one has now been retracted and others are under investigation.

Why the AI bubble will burst – with system threatening consequences
ANALYSIS: By Mike Treen The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning in its annual report. The central bank for central banks warned that the current AI investment boom is unsustainable. The five largest “hyperscaler” tech firms plan to spend more than a trillion dollars on AI-related capital expenditure from 2025 through

RIMPAC 2026: Part 1 – World’s biggest naval games a dress rehearsal for the coming ‘war on China’ 
From June 24-July 31, dozens of countries will be taking part in the latest edition of the massive RIMPAC military exercises that take place every two years — including New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Belgium, Ecuador, Norway, and Vietnam. The carbon emissions alone are staggering. Eugene Doyle outlines the high stakes involved in the first of

Upside-down whales aren’t sick or hurt – they’re just resting
This behaviour is unique, rather perplexing and not reported in other large whales.

New US ambassador to New Zealand says Cook Islands a top priority
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The new US Ambassador to New Zealand is introducing Donald Trump’s agenda of “disruption” to the Pacific. Jared Novelly arrived in Wellington last week, and is expected to travel to Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa within the next month to present his credentials. A businessman and sports team

The Socceroos’ defensive approach ended their World Cup dreams. They have some tough decisions to make
The 2026 World Cup has left Australia with a young group of players who will improve and grow in stature – but there are question marks over their playing style.

Half a century on, NAIDOC Week is still both a party and a protest
The annual event is an opportunity to honour one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures, but its origins are in Australia’s first civil rights movements.

How employers can get serious about tackling racism against Indigenous workers
More than half of Indigenous workers report experiencing racism sometimes, often or very often. Here are three practical, proven ways for employers to help.

After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Rolling out a new program to encourage electric hot water could slash household costs and cut emissions.

‘A giant blanket’: how better insulation lowers energy costs for you and the grid
An expert explains how insulation works and why it matters.

We assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn. But not everyone can
Every day in class, students are encouraged to ‘visualise’, ‘imagine’ or ‘picture’ concepts in their minds. Some find this impossible.

Should Australia pause building new data centres? We asked 5 experts
As data centres have grown in size and number in Australia, they have also become the subject of fierce public debate. So what’s the best way forward?

We still misunderstand addiction. Here’s what you should know
Two experts explain why we must view addiction as a health condition, not a moral failure.

What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works
Career influencers and resume services profit from exaggerated claims about how applicant-tracking systems work. Most of the popular advice is not backed by evidence.

Historical records reveal how Canada’s weather has changed over the centuries
With weather records dating back hundreds of years, it’s possible to track everything from sudden downpours that led to flash floods to the slow changes that occur over centuries.

CBC’s NHL hockey loss points to the need to rethink public media for the digital age
Canadians fund our public media at a far lower level than many countries, but this could change if CBC articulated a strong vision for the digital and AI age.

Indonesia defends high number of military deployed in Papua
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Indonesia has defended the high number of military personnel it has deployed to West Papua, which dwarfs the size of deployments to other parts of the republic. But under Indonesian president Subianto Prabowo, a former military strongman, militarisation of Papua is changing gears and being shaped by a type

‘Pasifika’ All Blacks claim bloody and physical Nations rugby test against France 34-32
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific It was physical, a bloody battle befitting the start of the new Nations Championship competition. In the end the All Blacks hung on to win 34-32 at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch in front of almost 30,000 fans. That marked the start of the Dave Rennie

July 4th anniversary – speakers at NZ rally slam American ‘freedom built on bones of colonised’
Asia Pacific Report Pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters gathered at the US Consulate in downtown Auckland today to mark July 4 — but they were not celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, they were condemning “liberation with bombs”. Several speakers criticised US global and military policies in this the 144th week

Horse-trading in New Caledonia over provincial presidency elections
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s newly-elected three provincial assemblies — Northern, Southern and the Loyalty Islands — have elected their respective presidents following the elections held on June 28 in the French Pacific territory. The make-up of the three provinces and their respective majorities were already known since the poll on Sunday.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Ponzi Schemes: Harmful of Beneficial (or both)?
Keith Rankin – Will the New Zealand Ponzi scheme – established 1985 – ever fold? Maybe not. New Zealand is small and the world is large. Indeed those who have invested in New Zealand, a Ponzi entity for four decades, have generally done well for themselves.

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for July 4, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 4, 2026.

Gaza genocide – how many UN findings will the West ignore?
“No one living today ever imagined they would witness a genocide that would continue for 1000 days. Yet here we are. One thousand days of unbearable loss. One thousand days of children buried before their dreams could begin,” writes the Palestine Forum of New Zealand. ANALYSIS: By Hossam Shaker Once again, the United Nations reminds

Is your child devastated by the Socceroos lost? Here’s how to help
No parent likes seeing their child upset. But moments like these can also be opportunities to help kids build emotional skills.

The Pharaohs rule in Dallas as the Socceroos are knocked out
The Socceroos World Cup campaign is over. But there’s plenty to be optimistic about for the next one in four years’ time.

The new technologies in the UK defence investment plan
The Defence Investment Plan provides £5 billion for drone warfare.

Defence investment plan should make the UK more secure – but it will need to find the money from somewhere
Efficiency savings can be easier to find on paper than to achieve in real life.

Why Pope Leo has excommunicated a group of conservative Catholics
The schism reflects the deep divisions between conservative and progressive Catholics.

The cooling divide: how air conditioning is creating a new climate inequality
About 4% of UK homes have air conditioning, concentrated in wealthier households.

Ukraine war sparks fears of an organised crime resurgence in Russia
Ukraine war likely to reinforce transformation to criminal networks that are more professional, militarised and embedded within state structures.

A brief history of human pain
While pain may be universal, our experience of it is anything but.

Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: here’s how they could be used on dying seas and lakes
Made internationally famous by their use to clean up the Lincoln Memorial pool in Washington, this tech is starting to be used globally.

The politics of feeling: why did ‘boring’ prime minister Keir Starmer provoke such visceral reactions?
In the post-2008 world, the political climate is often determined by emotion rather than ideology.

70 years on from the killer smog: what clean air laws teach us about power, pollution and profit
Economic interests have shaped society’s response to pollution. Now, policy needs to align with the scientific evidence to clean up our air.

New research challenges the idea that memories of childhood maltreatment can’t be trusted
A major new analysis of nearly 40,000 people finds memories of childhood abuse and neglect stay remarkably stable over time.

Why Antarctica froze millions of years before the Arctic – new research
New solutions to two interlinked mysteries reveal how and why the Antarctic’s enormous ice sheet formed.

Digital poverty is holding university students back
Up to 19 million people in the UK face digital poverty — and digital access is now a human right universities can’t afford to ignore.

Are we finally about to get decent wifi on trains and planes?
The prospect of seamless wifi coverage, whichever way you travel, could soon be a reality.

How creative maps make air pollution more visible
Researchers have transformed air quality data into maps, visualisations and exhibitions to connect people to the issues in tangible ways.

Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry. My research will help you understand the problem
Psychologists have spent years studying how we feel about our bodies. Now research is turning to a part of us most people obsess over daily, but rarely examine – our hair.

How radical Victorian nuns pioneered education for poor girls
These schools were radical for their time as they countered the rigid Victorian association of women with domestic work.

How economic pressures are damaging Britain’s ‘zombie firms’
Some companies rely on expensive borrowing to stay afloat.

Friday essay: how the Murdoch media’s loyalty to Israel births hypocrisy, attacks and ‘failed journalism’
News Corporation’s decades-long support for Israel is reflected in its coverage of Israel–Palestine, reducing its complexities to a black and white issue.

Fears of more conflict in West Papua after American pilot killed
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Fears of yet another escalation in military conflict in Indonesia’s Papua region have risen after an American pilot flying a small aircraft into a remote airstrip in Highland Papua province was killed by West Papuan militants. The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for killing Nicholas

What is mild cognitive impairment? And does it always lead to dementia?
Mild cognitive decline doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop dementia. But it’s a common fear.

Blind boxes are a game of chance. Here’s how to keep kids from getting hooked
If you are a parent of kids who love blind boxes, you might be worried about how the game of luck echoes gambling.

Could this asteroid be a piece of the Moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out
One of Earth’s closest cosmic companions has puzzled scientists for years.

Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history-making World Cup win against Egypt
Progressing to the next World Cup round would represent a significant step forward for Australian soccer, and it’s an achievable aim.

Keith Rankin Analysis – NZ Economic Growth over the Medium Term
Keith Rankin – The experience of the early 1990s gives context to the early 2010s; under a National-led government, as is the present non-growth experience. In the early 2010s, the recovery in New Zealand from the Global Financial Crisis was surprisingly slow; was significantly slower than it should have been.

Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready
New modelling suggests hotter summers could place new demands on NZ’s electricity system, increase heat-related deaths and hit vulnerable people hardest.

B.C. and Alberta fall behind on fracking safety distances for residents
Setback regulations remain the only lever that affords some protection to those bearing the greatest health risks of shale gas development in their neighbourhoods.

New NZ series Head Girl veers between hilarity and dread
Head Girl, based on the poetry collection from Freya Daly Sadgrove, centres on three 20-something flatmates in Wellington, each at a moment of personal crisis.

Four great dishes to cook with kids these winter school holidays
Some parents may worry cooking is unsafe for kids. But with the right supervision and age-appropriate tasks you can make it work.

We can’t entirely blame COVID vaccine mandates for lower vaccination rates today. It’s not that simple
The effects of COVID vaccine mandates live on today. And a distrust of government is one of its biggest casualties.

Can tighter rules on short-stay rentals help the long-term market?
There are some promising results for local residents from different states’ approaches.

If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed?
Current online safety rules are focused on removing harmful content, not on supporting health promotion.

Who has access to my bank details? What protections are in place to prevent misuse?
While alarming, incidents involving alleged unauthorised or inappropriate access can actually be a sign that safeguards to protect our data are working.

With the World Cup in full swing, why have the geopolitical criticisms quietened?
It is a difficult juggling act to be both a soccer fan and social critic. After tournaments start, it becomes even harder.

The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him
Trump is not the first president to lean into an exaggerated patriotism at a time of crisis. But the vanity of his actions signals something perhaps unique.

After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?
A new survey shows Australians have made their mind up on Donald Trump and are questioning why Australia needs its closest ally.

Canada’s little-known role in helping to spur American independence in 1776
Britain controlled vast tracts in North America beyond the original 13 Colonies. And the American invasion of Canada played a role in the final political settlement.

NZ wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with its international commitments?
A proposed law change would end an activist’s landmark climate case. It also raises questions about whether NZ’s domestic laws match its global commitments.

Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?
Lionel Messi’s shorter, slower, ageing body is a handicap he overcomes through a mental process called scanning.

How gambling companies use the grey area of sponsorship and ads to reach World Cup viewers
Despite gambling ad bans during live sport in Australia, many World Cup viewers are still being bombarded with betting ads and marketing content.

Australia’s migration system lacks something crucial: a plan
No one can seem to agree what the level of migration to Australia should be. This is partially because governments don’t really make careful, considered plans.

Australia shouldn’t try to build its own frontier AI. Here’s why
The costs of building advanced, cutting-edge AI are prohibitive and Australia has few natural advantages.

Workplace depression is common. Managers can make it worse, or better
Mental health problems keep people off work around five times longer than other types of injuries.

From pureed meals to fresh greens: how space food is advancing to keep astronauts healthy
Space food cannot just be functional. Sometimes, it should simply bring joy.

Homelessness has been framed as a housing problem in NZ. The reality is more complex
Interviews with 55 Aucklanders reveal how gaps between housing, health, income and justice services can make it harder to find a path out of homelessness.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Julian Leeser on fighting an ‘explosion’ of hate in Australia
The Liberal frontbencher is the opposition’s leading Jewish voice and will soon appear at the royal commission on antisemitism.

‘In the end the court did its job’ – a former federal judge reviews a Supreme Court term full of momentous decisions
A former federal judge analyzes key Supreme Court decisions this term, reflects on growing judicial invective evident in its opinions, and judiciously gives praise for some great writing.

What makes a star a star? A strange ‘in-between’ celestial object is testing astronomers’ boundaries
A ‘failed star’ 1,350 light years away may hold clues about what makes other stars succeed.

Elon Musk is remaking the world, like Henry Ford before him – but more dangerously
A new book, Muskism, sheds light on Elon Musk’s mission to remake the world in his image – while the rest of us haven’t even been consulted.

Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?
As long as the debate stays politicised, anti-immigration sentiment will persist, and so will support for the parties that trade on it.

‘Show some gratitude’ – how this rhetoric shapes views on immigration, even for migrants
When migrants internalise expectations of gratefulness, they can come to think of racism and discrimination as inevitable – to be endured rather than challenged.

Meditation and speaking in tongues: the surprising similarities between two spiritual practices
Buddhist meditation and Pentecostal speaking in tongues could hardly look more different. But not to the brain.

Cystic fibrosis doesn’t just affect the lungs. It’s a gut disease too
When we think of cystic fibrosis, we might think of someone coughing, trying to clear mucus from their lungs. But that’s not the whole story.

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone.

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Why Poland’s president is invoking wartime history in a dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky
This row is more about domestic Polish politics than any diplomatic incident.

From falling to flow: why you should take up bouldering as a hobby for reasons beyond exercise
You won’t regret taking up this intellectually and physically stimulating sport as a hobby.

Spider fangs are one of their scariest features – new fossils reveal their origins
The 500 million year old shrimp-like Urokodia had pincer-like limbs emerging next to its eyes.