Independent Analysis and Reportage
Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.
A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches have become a bit more popular.
Estrangement is rarely caused by childhood abuse or a pushy therapist. Instead, it reveals a collision between two ideas of what family should be.
Large datasets can be useful research tools, but current government efforts to gather medical records depend on policy and technology that falls short of protecting people’s privacy.
From the best bits of the Fringe to a thrilling new mystery series, these are our top picks of the week.
In Portswood, bus users enjoyed reliable journeys and a calmer high street. But some residents faced longer and less convenient car journeys.
In 1838, a London estate agent began advertising its ‘cosmorama’ to rich clients seeking expensive estates.
Nerve damage in the feet can make it harder to sense pedal position, increasing the risk of dangerous mistakes behind the wheel.
What are betting inducements, which are a key sticking point in the government’s gambling reform bill?
As AI agents become more autonomous, keeping them aligned with what humans want will require layered oversight and effective control.
A looming ban on card surcharges is forcing a rethink of payments – across banks, businesses, government agencies and more.
Anthony Albanese has the NSW premier on board for the national scheme – but other states remain undecided or implacably opposed.