Author: The Conversation

The Beatles’ movie Help! featured crude racial stereotypes – but it shouldn’t be hidden away

The Beatles’ movie Help! featured crude racial stereotypes – but it shouldn’t be hidden away

We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too

We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too

What ancient Athens teaches us about debate – and dissent – in the social media age

What ancient Athens teaches us about debate – and dissent – in the social media age

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

Planning life after high school isn’t easy – 4 tips to help students and families navigate the process

Planning life after high school isn’t easy – 4 tips to help students and families navigate the process

In 1939, a Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But this cycle of destruction can be stopped

In 1939, a Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But this cycle of destruction can be stopped

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

NZ is taking aim at feral cats. Are we ready for the ethical and practical implications?

NZ is taking aim at feral cats. Are we ready for the ethical and practical implications?

Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

Winter storms blanket the East, while the U.S. West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model

After the licence fee? Three alternatives to the BBC’s current model

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

Iran’s president calls for moving its drought-stricken capital amid a worsening water crisis – how Tehran got into water bankruptcy

Why dating your therapist is never OK

Why dating your therapist is never OK

Why meetings can harm employee well-being

Why meetings can harm employee well-being

Johannesburg’s produce market has supplied the informal sector for decades: a refresh is due

Johannesburg’s produce market has supplied the informal sector for decades: a refresh is due

Africa’s longest-running grassland research project offers up a wealth of knowledge

Africa’s longest-running grassland research project offers up a wealth of knowledge

Britain’s ponds are disappearing – here’s why restoring them is vital for wildlife and climate resilience

Britain’s ponds are disappearing – here’s why restoring them is vital for wildlife and climate resilience

Celebrities are cloning their pets – but the procedure risks animals’ health and wellbeing

Celebrities are cloning their pets – but the procedure risks animals’ health and wellbeing