In the season nine premiere of Monash’s podcast, learn how AI, deepfakes and humanoid robots are transforming human interaction and our perception of reality.
Victoria has announced new teaching resources to tackle the influence of “manosphere” figures among students, but we still don’t have a clear picture of sexism and harassment in our schools.
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.
Research shows the vast majority of Australians aren’t opposed to the government introducing a range of stronger conservation-related policies.
We all need to take steps to stop the alarming rates of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing market for online clicks. But there are measures to prevent this new kind of fraud.
Low awareness of the link between heat and eco-anxiety in Indonesia requires a more comprehensive strategy in the campaign.
New research reveals how water containing the antidepressant Prozac affects male guppies, raising concerns about the health of aquatic ecosystems exposed to pharmaceutical pollution.
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.
Australia has come some way since the Sex Discrimination Act came into effect 40 years ago this month, but there’s still more work to be done.
Researchers have uncovered two sticks in fireplaces inside a southeast Australia cave that provide profound insights into the rich heritage of local Indigenous people and curse-making practices.
Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men, and can make extreme views seem normal.
One in seven Australians say they’ve engaged in tech-based workplace harassment – and it’s often designed to offend, humiliate and distress the victim.
Being susceptible to visual illusions is part and parcel of life not just for humans, but many other species – including bees.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
A major international study international study has shown that brighter days and darker nights are fundamental for mental health.
Antibiotics have been around for less than a century. But as resistant bacteria become increasingly difficult to treat, we risk a greater number of deaths from infections.
The federal government’s announcement of $3.5 million to fund a healthy masculinities project trial is promising, but lacks detail on precisely how the funds will be used, and what will inform the programs.
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.
These innocent insects have done little to deserve our scorn. In fact, they have surprisingly complex minds, and can play important ecological roles.
Kelvin Kiptum – and to some extent Eliud Kipchoge – have done just enough to make the ”sub-two“’ moment a likely reality in the next few years.
Instilling values of respect and tolerance can contribute to fostering a more joyful, inclusive, and equitable school environment.
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