Author: The Conversation

23andMe’s struggles are a sign that direct-to-consumer DNA testing needs stronger oversight

23andMe’s struggles are a sign that direct-to-consumer DNA testing needs stronger oversight

15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly

15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly

Disaster happens when soldiers don’t act ethically. We can provide better training to support them

Disaster happens when soldiers don’t act ethically. We can provide better training to support them

Alberta’s lifting of restrictions on wolverine trapping could spell disaster for a declining population

Alberta’s lifting of restrictions on wolverine trapping could spell disaster for a declining population

Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Hippos have been neglected by scientists – that’s why we’re building Africa’s first hippo database

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

Big tech firms like Meta forced to pay for news, under Albanese government’s ‘news bargaining incentive’ charge

Big tech firms like Meta forced to pay for news, under Albanese government’s ‘news bargaining incentive’ charge

What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits

What’s next for Albertsons after calling off its $25B grocery merger with Kroger: More lawsuits

Many Australians are recording their visits to the doctor – some without permission

Many Australians are recording their visits to the doctor – some without permission

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient

Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study

Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study

Daniel Craig is superb in this courageous William Burroughs adaptation

Daniel Craig is superb in this courageous William Burroughs adaptation

Eighteen sad Christmas songs that will help you ease the festive blues

Eighteen sad Christmas songs that will help you ease the festive blues

If ‘correlation doesn’t imply causation’, how do scientists figure out why things happen?

If ‘correlation doesn’t imply causation’, how do scientists figure out why things happen?

Sediment is a time capsule that shows how past climate change altered our landscapes – and hints at their future

Sediment is a time capsule that shows how past climate change altered our landscapes – and hints at their future

Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why

Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why

Christmas can be tricky for kids with separated parents. Here are 5 tips to help them cope

Christmas can be tricky for kids with separated parents. Here are 5 tips to help them cope