Trump risks falling in to the ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran − just as presidents before him did elsewhere
Little has seemingly gone as Washington planned in the war against Iran. The Iranian people have not risen up, one hard-line leade...
Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
Smoke rises in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026, after Iranian drone strikes around the city, including on data centers.Ryan Lim/AFP via...
The Department of Justice is suing states for sensitive voter data − an election law scholar explains why federal efforts are facing resistance
The Trump administration wants a lot of voter information from states.smartboy10/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesIn May 2025...
You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company
Are there too many people here? It depends on your perspective.Michael Quinn/National Park ServiceOn a summer morning a couple of ...
Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
In a good year, the West's mountain snowpack feeds streams and rivers well into summer.George Rose/Contributor/Getty Ima…
Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate
Paris Jackson, seen here in March 2026, has sued the executors of Michael Jackson's estate several times.Stephane Cardin…
The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs
The NFL draft is a mass gathering that must be planned as a public safety and emergency response operation. Icon Sportsw…
Federal election observers once played a key role in securing voting rights for all − but times have changed
Representatives from the NAACP stand outside the Supreme Court on June 25, 2013, awaiting a decision in Shelby County v…
What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil
Mary Sheffield, center, had already been through 12 budget processes as a City Council member before she was elected may…
Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man…
The Artemis II crew will include Victor Glover, second from left, the first Black astronaut to fly to the Moon. NASA/Fra…
Students were skipping my astrophysics class to play video games – so I turned the class itself into a video…
A screenshot from the ‘University of Mars' video game shows a galaxy flight. Jane Charlton , CC BYWhen I was a tee…
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
The financial costs of cancer screening and treatment can make accessing care feel impossible.Thai Noipho/iStock via Get…
Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper
From October 1, 2026, Australians will no longer pay a fee for debit, prepaid and credit payments using eftpos, Masterca…
Why Animal-Assisted Therapy Is Becoming a Key Part of Modern Mental Health Care
Over the past decade, more mental health professionals have begun to include animals in therapeutic settings. What was o…
The Revival of Polished Concrete in Modern Architecture
Concrete, traditionally viewed as a purely functional and industrial material, is experiencing a renaissance in modern a…
I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?
Canva, Wikimedia, The Conversation, CC BY-NCRetiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially sec…
KiwiSaver payments have to rise – but earners shouldn’t be penalised if they can’t afford it
Getty ImagesThe 2020s haven’t exactly been a golden age for getting ahead.First came COVID, when job security evap…
‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts
Ryland Grace, the 'Project Hail Mary' protagonist, exhibits intellectual humility while problem-solving to save the Eart…