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theconversation 46h ago 12°

Ethiopia’s national dialogue was meant to heal the nation, but divisions are deepening

A national dialogue is usually convened during moments of political crisis or transition.
theconversation 43h ago 12°

Trying your best in a second language? Here’s why native speakers seem so rude

Judgements of politeness go beyond language and culture – they are also deeply tied to emotion and moral intuition.
theconversation 23h ago 12°

Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways

Children learn what it means to be a woman or a man early on. How they respond to threats to how well they conform to gender stereotypes changes with age.
theconversation 21h ago 11°

A water solution for drought-prone South Africa: we designed systems to replenish aquifers simply and cheaply in five towns

South Africa’s driest regions rely on groundwater, which dries up as the climate warms. Replenishing aquifers with excess rainfall may be a solution.
theconversation 30h ago 11°

Heading to Bali, Vietnam or Thailand? Why a measles vaccine is more important than ever

Easter holidays are around the corner. Here’s why it’s a good time to check if you’ve been vaccinated against measles if you’re about to head overseas.
theconversation 19h ago 11°

Planning a trip? Here’s what you should know before taking off

Recent geopolitical events have raised concerns about international travel, leaving many uncertain about the safety of visiting some countries.
theconversation 9h ago 11°

The silver lining in Europe’s deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains

For the EUDR to succeed, this delay must serve as a catalyst for both political and practical reforms — unlocking meaningful progress for forests, farmers, and truly transparent, fair trade.
theconversation 19h ago 11°

From gym to jawline: What looksmaxxing says about modern masculinity

Amid a masculinity crisis driven by status anxiety and socioeconomic shifts, young men and boys are turning to physical transformations to assert dominance and self-mastery.
theconversation 17h ago 11°

Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop

When fires and floods hit, Aboriginal communities are often left to recover without much, if any, government support.
theconversation 18h ago 11°

Winnie-the-Pooh at 100: this much-loved classic illustrates how books can boost our wellbeing

Children can learn so much from books that sustain us and contribute to a sense of wellbeing and healing in our mental health.
theconversation 23h ago 10°

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families

The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.
theconversation 17h ago 10°

What does One Nation actually believe in?

The party has long been big on grievances, but its policies tend to be short on detail.
theconversation 2h ago 10°

Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history’s mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue

The resumption of war between Hezbollah and Israel has raised the prospect of an occupation of southern Lebanon.
theconversation 43h ago 10°

Masked T-cell engagers: cancer immunotherapies for the future?

This new type of immunotherapy shows promise for treating different cancers including prostate cancer, leukaemia and lung cancer.
theconversation 11h ago 10°

Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have life-altering long-term effects – new study

Outbreaks of bacterial meningitis at NZ and UK universities highlight a need for greater understanding and ongoing support for those who survive an infection.
theconversation 44h ago 10°

Human vision: what we actually see – and don’t see – tells us a lot about consciousness

The information your eyes takes in is only half the story.
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