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Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program – and where could it go from here?

The latest attacks have come amid growing concern over Iran’s nuclear program, prompting questions over what this means for the global non-proliferation regime.

Politics and society

Israel’s attack on Iran: The nuclear ‘point of no return’ and the operational window

Israel's surprise attack on Iran marks a turning point in Middle East tensions, targeting nuclear sites and reshaping the region's balance of power.

Politics and society

How ocean warming is reshaping Australia

On World Oceans Day, scientists warn that warming seas are already changing Australia’s climate, ecosystems and economy – whether you live by the beach or far inland.

Science

Bioengineering progress demands global collaboration

From ancient selective breeding to cutting-edge nanoinjection, bioengineering thrives on interdisciplinary teamwork driving innovation in healthcare and sustainability.

Medicine and health

Nursing people, and communities, to better health

When nurses are supported and empowered, they strengthen economies, enhance health systems, and contribute to better outcomes for communities around the world.

Medicine and health

Engineering the next quantum revolution

While the effects of the first quantum revolution continue to reverberate in our daily lives, a second quantum revolution is now underway.

Business

Leading the charge: Tackling tuberculosis and other diseases with mRNA

Monash’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences groundbreaking work on Australia’s first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and, now, a new mRNA-LNP vaccine for tuberculosis, is positioning Australia as a leader in addressing global health challenges.

Medicine and health

Could the shingles vaccine offer a new defence against dementia?

Already celebrated for their success in preventing infectious diseases, vaccines may also hold the key to unlocking a new era of cognitive health.

Medicine and health

Tensions rise over US-Iran nuclear talks

While a possible diplomatic route towards a new nuclear agreement may be on the cards, signs also point to Iran accelerating its atomic weapons program.

Politics and society

A shift in global order will mean turbulent times for US allies and their universities

Universities worldwide face the challenges of the current geopolitical landscape, addressing the impact of Trump 2.0, the importance of upholding academic values, and the need for solidarity and transparency within the academic community.

Politics and society

Dancing with digital partners: The creative revolution of generative AI

Generative AI is transforming the creative process, becoming a collaborator rather than a replacement for human creativity. Its impact spans various industries, from advertising to education, while raising important ethical considerations.

Education

DeepSeek’s AI: Navigating the media hype and reality

It’s important to approach media coverage of AI ‘breakthroughs” such as DeepSeek with caution. Drawing lessons from the history of technology can help us avoid falling for either overly pessimistic or overly optimistic predictions about an uncertain future.

Politics and society

World Cancer Day 2025: Getting personal with care

As a stage-four cancer survivor and a researcher, Muhamad Kamarudin experienced first-hand the urgent need for more precise, personalised treatments.

Medicine and health

New research reveals why sabre-toothed predators evolved their deadly teeth

The long, sharp, blade-like canines found in many extinct predators evolved at least five times throughout history.

Science

AI and the acceleration of drug discovery

Why are there medicines that work miracles for some people and are useless, or even harmful, for others? AI could help find the answer.

Medicine and health

The hMPV virus may be spreading in China – why it’s not cause for alarm

For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to a cold or flu, and is unlikely to cause the next pandemic.

Medicine and health

The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature

Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils. Here’s what needs to change.

Medicine and health

HIV treatment and prevention: A tale of two countries

The different approaches Australia and Malaysia initially took in addressing HIV highlights the essential role human rights must play if the world hopes to end AIDS as a public health threat.

Medicine and health

COP29: IPCC kicks off Seventh Assessment Report with global expert collaboration

Ten Australian experts will attend a scoping meeting to prepare a draft outline of the contributions expected from three working groups to the Seventh Assessment Report, how they’ll be prepared, and a proposed timeline.

Business and economy

From Vietnam to Australia: Journeys of educational leadership and empowerment

Thao Vu and Huong Nguyen have become educational and research leaders, driven by their passion for teaching, mentorship, and scientific discovery.

Medicine and health

Episode 97: Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

See how storytelling, not statistics, can inspire climate action by highlighting resilience and innovation across the Indo-Pacific on a new episode of “What Happens Next?”

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Ready for climate action – but how?

Undergraduate science students are anxious about climate change, but are concerned their education isn’t giving them the tools to take meaningful action.

Science

Flying without frying the planet

Sustainable aviation fuel, made from non-petroleum feedstocks, is the most promising path to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, but it’s not without its challenges.

Engineering

T cell breakthrough a step towards personalised medicine

Scientists have utilised AI to predict T cell receptors, advancing personalised medicine, and boosting immunotherapy and vaccine development.

Medicine and health

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Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program – and where could it go from here?

Israel’s attack on Iran: The nuclear ‘point of no return’ and the operational window

How ocean warming is reshaping Australia

Bioengineering progress demands global collaboration

Nursing people, and communities, to better health

Engineering the next quantum revolution

Leading the charge: Tackling tuberculosis and other diseases with mRNA

Could the shingles vaccine offer a new defence against dementia?

Tensions rise over US-Iran nuclear talks

A shift in global order will mean turbulent times for US allies and their universities

Dancing with digital partners: The creative revolution of generative AI

DeepSeek’s AI: Navigating the media hype and reality

World Cancer Day 2025: Getting personal with care

New research reveals why sabre-toothed predators evolved their deadly teeth

AI and the acceleration of drug discovery

The hMPV virus may be spreading in China – why it’s not cause for alarm

The medicines we take to stay healthy are harming nature

HIV treatment and prevention: A tale of two countries

COP29: IPCC kicks off Seventh Assessment Report with global expert collaboration

From Vietnam to Australia: Journeys of educational leadership and empowerment

Episode 97: Can Good Stories Help Save the Planet?

Ready for climate action – but how?

Flying without frying the planet

T cell breakthrough a step towards personalised medicine