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Have South Africans always been hostile to migrants? Historians map a chequered history
South Africa’s history shows that anti-immigrant violence is neither an aberration nor the country’s only possible path.
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Iron overload: how tea, coffee, red meat and alcohol can affect absorption
Tea and coffee may reduce iron absorption, while alcohol and some supplements can increase it.
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How South Korea is tackling its super-aging problem – and what other aging nations can learn from its experience
South Korea’s unusually rapid transition to a super-aged society means it has had little time to find solutions for pension funding and healthcare for the elderly.
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We paid college students about $5 a night to sleep at least 7 hours – and their grades quickly improved
Universities and colleges won’t necessarily pay students to sleep. But they can offer other incentives that encourage them to close their eyes earlier.
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To crack the job market, internships can be just as key for young people as the degree
Job preparation through internships matters more than ever for young people amid a precarious and fast-changing job market.
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More than 2 million Indigenous people lived in Australia in 1788: new research
Genetic, archaeological and environmental evidence suggest the Indigenous population fell by more than 90% In the 70 years after the British invaded.
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175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost
University campuses reflect the layers of architectural and landscape styles that have shaped our cities and suburbs.
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Was there really a female king in ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago? New study says yes
Meretneith was buried in a tomb fit for a male ruler. But for decades, debate has raged over her true royal status.
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The case for NZ joining the UK in sanctioning Israel over illegal West Bank settlements
ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott The New Zealand government has so far declined to join the United Kingdom and announce sanctions on goods produced in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The UK is one of 12 countries, including France and Canada, which have announced similar trade restrictions or an intention to do so. The
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Australia’s female economists have been making history for nearly 150 years. It’s time we knew their stories
In a stubbornly male dominated field, how brilliant did a woman have to be to succeed?
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1 in 3 uni students experience serious financial hardship. Could concession cards for all help?
The peak body for Australian universities says the measure would ease cost-of-living pressures for students.
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Australia’s digital duty of care bill needs these three changes to tackle online child sexual exploitation
Tech platforms need to be responsible for reporting online child sexual exploitation rather than relying on victims to do so.