Author: The Conversation

Electric cars were once marketed as ‘women’s cars’. Did this hold back their development over the next century?

Electric cars were once marketed as ‘women’s cars’. Did this hold back their development over the next century?

We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

How video games can support children’s wellbeing

How video games can support children’s wellbeing

How an unexpected observation, a 10th-century recipe and an explorer’s encounter with a cabbage thief upend what we know about collard greens’ journey to the American South

How an unexpected observation, a 10th-century recipe and an explorer’s encounter with a cabbage thief upend what we know about collard greens’ journey to the American South

Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

Luxury hiking developments look picture-perfect, but could stop everyday Australians from accessing national parks

Yes, it’s a terrible idea to pick up or interfere with wild animals – especially baby wombats. Here’s why

Yes, it’s a terrible idea to pick up or interfere with wild animals – especially baby wombats. Here’s why

Working dogs and horses have tax-deductible upkeep. But Australia’s thousands of working cats go unrecognised

Working dogs and horses have tax-deductible upkeep. But Australia’s thousands of working cats go unrecognised

World-first analysis of seabirds who’ve eaten plastic reveals slow, insidious health impacts

World-first analysis of seabirds who’ve eaten plastic reveals slow, insidious health impacts

Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency

Mass layoffs at Education Department signal Trump’s plan to gut the agency

Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

I research the dehumanising treatment of young offenders – Netflix’s Adolescence gets it spot on

I research the dehumanising treatment of young offenders – Netflix’s Adolescence gets it spot on

this fraught, compassionate, violently disturbed record remains one of their best

this fraught, compassionate, violently disturbed record remains one of their best

Porn companies must take strong action to protect privacy and prevent future harms

Porn companies must take strong action to protect privacy and prevent future harms

How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges – and why a standard format could help assess outcomes

How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges – and why a standard format could help assess outcomes

How poor sleep could fuel belief in conspiracy theories

How poor sleep could fuel belief in conspiracy theories

Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?

Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?

our modelling suggests Australians’ diets will get worse by 2030

our modelling suggests Australians’ diets will get worse by 2030