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Screening Indigenous people for this heart condition at 55 can prevent strokes and save lives

Indigenous people have a far higher risk of early stroke than non-Indigenous people. It’s often caused by atrial fibrillation, which may not have any symptoms.
theconversation 11h ago 13°

The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year – could there be a better long-term fix?

Govt top-ups help households to keep warm over winter. But rising power prices are creating an urgent need for longer-term energy solutions.
theconversation 4h ago 13°

Cricket and soccer are Australian sporting giants. How can they be struggling financially?

Football Australia and Cricket Australia highlight how sport organisations can appear commercially successful while remaining financially fragile.
theconversation 10h ago 13°

Three ways to avoid being fooled by AI slop

Fact-checking can take hours or days while fakes can be created in seconds. So, what do we do?
theconversation 1h ago 12°

From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk

Do you knit or solve puzzles for fun? Research suggests hobbies such as these could help keep your brain healthy, particularly in older age.
theconversation 42h ago 12°

New DNA analysis identifies more members of the ill-fated Franklin expedition

Researchers have revealed the identities of six sailors and shed new light on the expedition that went missing more than 170 years ago.
theconversation 10h ago 12°

How did we learn which plants are safe to eat? 2 food scientists explain

You might know to steer clear of green potatoes and rhubarb leaves. That’s because they produce toxins that can make humans sick.
theconversation 27h ago 12°

First video of immune cells eating live skin cancer in real time

Cells called macrophages can devour living cancer cells – and may hold the key for successful treatment.
theconversation 27h ago 12°

Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well: new research

Growing old isn’t always easy. But new research suggests staying curious and social may help you age well.
theconversation 26h ago 11°

Many biofuels haven’t panned out. Could algae make the clean diesel and aviation fuel Australia needs?

Algae species can grow remarkably fast and produce oil able to be turned into diesel or aviation fuel.
theconversation 10h ago 11°

After a landmark international court case backed workers’ right to strike, here’s what could change

In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, this is how a historic court decision could make it easier for unions to go on strike in future.
theconversation 27h ago 11°

Australia is forcing Chinese investors out of rare-earths projects. That creates other risks

Australia has to ensure it can build and run these expensive projects without Chinese investors’ participation.
theconversation 9h ago 11°

Your say: week beginning May 25

On funding for disability support in schools and building downsized homes that actually appeal: an edited selection of your views.
theconversation 34h ago 11°

To avoid future road, rail and renewable blowouts costing billions, Australia needs these 3 big fixes

From Snowy Hydro to Inland Rail, projects get announced early, then costs soar tens of billions higher. Yet there are proven ways to stop that happening.
theconversation 5h ago 10°

Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial

Entanglement is a major animal welfare issue for marine mammals. A successful rescue is not just whether an animal is cut free but whether it recovers from injuries.
theconversation 18h ago 10°

How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden into a model of police reform

Camden, New Jersey’s homicide rate in 2025 was four times the national average – still high, but a marked change from when it was 18 times the national average in 2012.
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