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PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
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Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion
Some states are trying to challenge a long-held precedent that undocumented children are allowed to attend public school free of charge.
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How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis
The Climate Policy Monitor report found a trend of backsliding by one country in particular, but there are signs of hope at the global level.
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What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease
Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis and a surprising statistical quirk. What car crashes, shark attacks and workplace safety have in common.
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Mariana Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer
Why musical talents like this famed female composer were allowed to fade into obscurity
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Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants
The way wealthy migrants and influencers reacted to Iranian attacks can tell us a lot about the image that places like Dubai have carefully cultivated.
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Pain shouldn’t be judged with a lie detector test – here’s why
We have always doubted patients who say they are in pain. Now we have a machine to do it for us.
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Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
AI toys can tell stories, chat about a child’s interests, play games or even discuss what’s happening in the world today. But they come with risks.
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Climate change may shift hailstorms towards Earth’s poles – new study
Costs from severe storms are increasing – and this global shift in hailstorm spells bad news for crops, too.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
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Australia’s economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges
If GDP per person falls again in the June quarter, Australia would enter a ‘per capita’ recession – signalling the average Australian is going backwards.
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What is ‘clean eating’ and how can it affect wellbeing?
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.