As they improve, we’ll likely trust AI models with more and more responsibility. But if their autonomous decisions end up causing harm, our current legal frameworks may not be up to scratch.
Addressing sexual harassment in Malaysia requires a multifaceted approach that tackles various cultural and social barriers head-on.
A United Nations report details the violence that women and girls in sport face around the world – including Australia.
Education policymakers, businesses and the IT industry are all having their say about what AI in education might look like in the future, but one voice is missing from all these prognostications – the students who it will impact.
What are the implications for the Palestinian issue, and for the balance of power in the region between the pro-Western bloc and the “axis of resistance”?
Research shows the vast majority of Australians aren’t opposed to the government introducing a range of stronger conservation-related policies.
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
Are we becoming more rude, or does it just feel that way? Experts discuess the fundamental aspects of civility and its impact on society.
Discover how escapism, from TV to games, offers a vital break from daily life and fuels hope.
A healthy retreat or a slippery slope? Experts from Monash and beyond discuss how escapism, from LARPing to video games to binge-watching, affects our lives.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
We all need to take steps to stop the alarming rates of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
The recent approval of a new schizophrenia drug opens the door for newer, safer, and more efficacious treatment options without the unwanted side-effects.
A team of scientists has developed an imaging technique to earlier detect abnormal collagen deposits in the heart, which causes a condition known as diffuse cardiac fibrosis.
An unhealthy obsession with eating well might be more common than you think, and can lead to unintended health issues such as malnutrition.
It’s on the rise and affects people of all body sizes and genders, but binge-eating disorder is widely misunderstood and often ignored.
Autistic and ADHDer girls face distinct challenges at school. There are a number of research-backed ways they could be better-understood and supported in class.
They have cast a shadow over the international education sector, but do the reasons politicians are espousing for them really stack up, and what do they really mean for students?
The media’s attention-grabbing headlines are misguided and unhelpful, when the focus needs to be on how our school systems are failing students and teachers.
In a climate-related milestone, from January next year Australian companies will be required by law to report on their climate risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Emissions pathways act as a map of the future, showing us how to get from where we are to where we want to be.
Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.
Mounting evidence suggests the rubble of an asteroid once formed a ring orbiting our planet’s equator.
Gold nuggets grow much bigger than they should – and electricity produced by earthquakes may be the reason why.
New research reveals how water containing the antidepressant Prozac affects male guppies, raising concerns about the health of aquatic ecosystems exposed to pharmaceutical pollution.
Enigmatic organisms called archaea can harvest energy from hydrogen, and new research is revealing exactly how they do it.
Widely-available AI tools are supercharging cyber crime, which means we need to stay on top of our online security like never before.
Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing market for online clicks. But there are measures to prevent this new kind of fraud.
AI development is currently held by a small number of companies. Public vigilance can help ensure they stick to ethical use of the technology.
Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.
The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.
A Different Lens is a documentary series that draws on the unique perspectives of academic and industry leaders on the world's most pressing issues.
How does the poverty cycle perpetuate itself, and how can we address the deepening divide between the rich and the poor?
Does our inherent embrace of technology that makes our lives easier have the potential to threaten our very way of being?
We tend to think of “psychedelics” as illegal, mind-altering substances, but they might just be the key to unlocking a revolution in mental health treatment.
A Different Lens: While it’s easy to dwell on the darker elements of contemporary global politics, we should all remember that positive change is also afoot.
If we get a drug for every disease and we put people on a cocktail of drugs when they're 70 years old so that they can live to 110 instead of 100, is that a good thing or not?
There are things we need to unlearn, learn and relearn about conditions for living together on this planet in just, equitable and sustainable ways.
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