Can capitalism and the planet truly coexist?

As the Productivity Commission confirmed this week, Australia’s economy has enjoyed uninterrupted growth for 28 years…

Carbon pricing may be overrated, if history is any indication

A common demand in discussions about climate change is to respect the science. This is appropriate.…

We must prioritize the protection of ecosystems

Prioritising and tracking the protection of countries’ ecosystems—from wetlands to reefs, forests and more—is critical to…

Report shows 3 million Australians living in poverty

A new report by UNSW Sydney’s Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) and the Australian Council of…

Archaeologists discover lost city that may have conquered the kingdom of Midas

Archaeologists from the Oriental Institute have discovered a lost ancient kingdom dating to 1400 B.C. to…

It's a crime—but for meth cooks, it's also a job

The motivation to start cooking meth is often driven by addiction, but a new study takes…

Antidepressant harms baby neurons in lab-grown 'mini-brains'

Researchers have demonstrated the use of stem-cell-derived ‘mini-brains’ to detect harmful side effects of a common…

Connie Moore and Sheva Moore: Keepers of NASA's Imagery

Connie Moore (left) and Sheva Moore are not related but they share a passion for helping…

Hubble Fingerprints a Galaxy

The galaxy NGC 4689 appears like a smudged fingerprint on the sky. No matter how good…

Week in images: 17-21 February 2020

Week in images: 17-21 February 2020 Discover our week through the lens Click…