From Ancient Rome to Persia, eunuchs often led armies and were powerbrokers of the ancient world
Despite the stereotypes, eunuchs clearly often played important roles in the ostensibly masculine world of strategic planning ...
4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes
The Intelsat 33e communications satellite unexpectedly broke up in orbit, creating at least 20 fragments. How do we track the ...
Exile, resistance and cactus pears: two Australian writers’ depictions of Palestinian life weave a powerful tapestry of stories
National identities are also the source of fierce loyalties and resistances. They elevate individual stories to the weight ...
Are academics more likely to answer emails from ‘Melissa’ or ‘Rahul’? The answer may not surprise you
As our research shows, Australian academics responded differently to potential PhD students, depending on the racial ...
With AI translation tools so powerful, what is the point of learning a language?
AI-powered technology means it has never been easier to translate between two languages. But that doesn’t mean we should give ...
From Camilla to the ‘ugly’ Elizabeth of Austria: a problematic history of obsessing over royal women’s looks
Elizabeth of Austria, hailed the ‘mother of kings’, is still remembered more for her supposed lack of beauty than for her ...
What’s at stake in elections in Georgia and Moldova this week: a stark choice between Russia and the West
While many people in Moldova and Georgia support closer integration with Europe, Russia’s efforts to interfere in the votes ...
Our long and problematic history of obsessing over royal women’s looks
Elizabeth of Austria, hailed the ‘mother of kings’, is still remembered more for her supposed lack of beauty than for her ...
Is it possible to have a fair jury trial anymore?
In the age of social media and evolving expert evidence, judge-only trials have become more popular. But there are simple ...
Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia
A review of Australia’s drinking water guidelines has recommended reducing the levels previously considered safe for four ...
With reports of students abusing peers in primary schools, how can parents help keep their kids safe?
One of the most effective tools parents have is open, regular, and age-appropriate conversations with their kids.