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Reinventing News: Tokenization and the Fight for Journalism

By Sungmin Kwon

Journalism is at a breaking point. The pursuit of page views has left media scrambling for eyeballs, with sensational headlines and fake news eroding public trust worldwide. Advertisers, eager for impressions,...

What is bankruptcy?

By Jason Harris

Capitalism without insolvency is like Christianity without Hell. Those were the words of former Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman, speaking as chairman of Eastern Airlines in the United States in the early...

Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research – but it’s being manipulated by big tech itself

By Timothy Graham

For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation. So it was something of a surprise when in 2023...

‘Carbon contracts for difference’ are not a silver bullet for climate action

By Daniel Rosenbloom

With the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement and plummeting support for the Liberals, Canadas climate policy mix is becoming increasingly unstable with the future of everything from investment tax credits to carbon...

In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory

By Emma Shortis

Just like vice presidents themselves, in US politics, debates dont really matter until they do. The most recent debate (and likely the last of the 2024 election cycle) between aspiring vice presidents Senator JD Vance and...

What the facial expressions of Tim Walz and JD Vance said about their nerves, embarrassment and pride

By Patrick Stewart

Neither Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance nor Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has the national stature of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, so viewers had a chance to judge these two relatively...

Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made

By Dennis B. Desmond

In April, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labelling them an existential threat to the American auto industry. The proposed ban arose from concerns that Chinese car...

Wondering what AI actually is? Here are the 7 things it can do for you

By Sandra Peter Et Al

You know weve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about it. AI is truly everywhere. And we will all have a relationship with it whether using it, building...

Tougher than the GFC: why NZ’s small businesses may be in worse shape than in 2008

By Antje Fiedler Et Al

With rising costs and drops in consumer spending, small businesses have been struggling lately. Continuous economic pressure is causing significant stress and burnout among small business owners, while confidence...

The biodiversity jukebox: how sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature

By Jake M Robinson Et Al

In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural systems. Alongside traditional methods such as planting trees, reducing pollution and reintroducing native species, a surprising new tool is...

Resiliency and concussion: Why do some athletes develop neurodegeneration and others don’t?

By Ravi Menon

Ontarios Minister of Sport, 71-year-old Neil Lumsden, recently announced his decision to donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada to support research on brain injuries. Lumsden played 10 years in the...

What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’

By Allen Cheng

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to...

‘We nicknamed it Eddy’: what do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?

By Vitomir Kovanovic Et Al

Its almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning. ChatGPT has...

Friday essay: ‘I know my ache is not your pain’ – disabled writers imagine a healthier world

By Andy Jackson

There are many reasons why I shouldnt be here. If youd shown my ten-year-old self my life as it is now, hed have been stunned, mostly because he half-expected an early death. My father, who had Marfan Syndrome, the genetic...

‘We’re all Muriel’: why we still love Muriel’s Wedding, 30 years on

By Lisa French

P.J. Hogans classic Australian film Muriels Wedding is 30 and it plays as well today as it did when it had its world premiere. Muriel might have been terrible but the film was a great success. Australians love to laugh...

Reading desert sands – Indigenous wildlife tracking skills underpin vast monitoring project

By Sarah Legge Et Al

As animals move across the desert, they leave tracks, diggings and droppings. For skilled trackers, reading these signs is like watching a movie. A story of who was there and what they were doing unfolds in front of...

What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

By Brendon Hyndman Et Al

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturdays AFL grand final against Sydney. After defeating Geelong in Victoria for the first time in 20 years, they have reached the grand final from fifth on the ladder, without...

Access to a GP can make all the difference in surviving lung cancer – and that is a problem for Māori

By Ross Lawrenson Et Al

Surviving lung cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand could depend on whether you can access a GP raising questions about equity in the countrys health system. Our new research examines the outcomes for patients who are...

Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow into dramatic scandals

By Charlie Hunt Et Al

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery and fraud following a spiraling federal investigation into his administration. Among other accusations, federal prosecutors alleged in their September 2024...

Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

By Jolanta Burke

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers...

The seven greatest cover songs of all time – according to music experts

By Glenn Fosbraey Et Al

We recently asked subscribers to our arts and culture newsletter, Something Good, to name their favourite cover song. We received a range of replies, from Beyoncés reimagining of the Dolly Parton classic, Jolene, to...

Ketamine: what you need to know about the UK’s growing drug problem

By Ian Hamilton Et Al

There is growing awareness of the problems caused by the use of a fast-acting drug called ketamine. Often referred to as K or ket, it was made a class B drug in the UK in 2014 and is illegal to buy or sell. Possessing the...

How the cost of living crisis and games industry turmoil could hurt Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro release

By Adam Jerrett

In late November 2020, I was one of those people standing in line or rather, refreshing my browser hoping to snag a PlayStation 5 during a restock. The pandemic was in full swing, and with most of the world locked...

Ethiopia’s grand plans for Addis Ababa: 4 essential reads on the social cost of transforming an African city

By Kagure Gacheche

Ethiopias capital city is undergoing a transformation. Addis Ababa is being redeveloped as part of Ethiopias broader economic ambitions. Mega road projects, ambitious housing developments and infrastructural changes, all...

How the ‘New Right’ in Latin America differs from other emerging far-right movements

By Juan Manuel Morales

Following the end of the progressive wave of the 2000s and 2010s in Latin America, the right has reinvented itself and regained political space. There is the self-styled libertarianism of Javier Milei in Argentina, the...

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

By Astrid Thébault Guiochon

After a hearty lunch at work, you and your co-workers go into a meeting. First one colleague starts to yawn, then a second and finally its your turn. Many biological explanations have been put forward for this, but what is...

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin ups the ante on his nuclear blackmail – the big question is how the west will respond

By Christoph Bluth

Vladimir Putin has announced what appears to be a dramatic strengthening of Russias nuclear doctrine. The Russian president was responding to speculation that the west may relax its restrictions on Ukraines use of its...

The world isn’t taking Putin’s nuclear threats seriously – the history of propaganda suggests it should

By Colin Alexander

Vladimir Putin has spoken several times about using nuclear weapons since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, the initial attention and concern that global news media gave to Putin when he...

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

By C. Michael White

When it comes to drug pricing, the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations both have some very modest wins to tout. As director of the Health Outcomes, Policy, and Evidence Synthesis group at the University of...

Big lithium plans for Imperial Valley, one of California’s poorest regions, raise a bigger question: Who should benefit?

By Manuel Pastor Et Al

Imperial County consistently ranks among the most economically distressed places in California. Its Salton Sea, the states biggest and most toxic lake, is an environmental disaster. And the regions politics have been...

Post-election violence is possible in US, political scientist says − and it could be worse than Jan. 6

By Alexander Cohen

Should Americans be bracing for bloodshed if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidential election? As a political scientist who studies American politics, I can easily imagine a repeat of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol...

Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall - 3 epidemiologists explain how to protect yourself

By Jennifer Head Et Al

As the climate warms, the southwestern U.S. is increasingly experiencing weather whiplash as the region swings from drought to flooding and back again. As a result, the public is hearing more about little-known infectious...

Bees have irrational biases when choosing which flowers to feed on − just like human shoppers do

By Claire Therese Hemingway

Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many different flowers at once. They must decide which ones to visit for food, but it isnt always a straightforward...

Airdropping vaccines to eliminate canine rabies in Texas – two scientists explain the decades of research behind its success

By Rodney E. Rohde Et Al

Rabies is a deadly disease. Without vaccination, a rabies infection is nearly 100% fatal once someone develops symptoms. Texas has experienced two rabies epidemics in animals since 1988: one involving coyotes and dogs in...

Greener nanomaterials could transform how our everyday stuff is made

By Amber Keegan

Tiny nanoparticles are at the forefront of materials science with special properties that make them great at absorbing light in solar panels, cleaning wastewater, and delivering drugs precisely. Some nanoparticles take...

The universe is smoother than the standard model of cosmology suggests – so is the theory broken?

By Ian G. McCarthy

Given how unfathomably large the universe is, it is perhaps understandable that we havent yet cracked all its secrets. But there are actually some pretty basic features, ones we used to think we could explain, that...

Easing Africa’s debt burdens: a fresh approach, based on an old idea

By Danny Bradlow Et Al

The statistics are stark: 54 governments, of which 25 are African, are spending at least 10% of their revenues on servicing their debts; 48 countries, home to 3.3 billion people, are spending more on debt service than on...

ChatGPT is changing the way we write. Here’s how – and why it’s a problem

By Ritesh Chugh

Have you noticed certain words and phrases popping up everywhere lately? Phrases such as delve into and navigate the landscape seem to feature in everything from social media posts to news articles and academic...

Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?

By Anthony Scott Et Al

A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At its heart is how much health insurers pay hospitals for their services, and whether thats enough for private hospitals to...

Is an ankle sprain also a brain injury? How neuroscience is helping athletes, astronauts and ‘average Joes’

By Gordon Waddington Et Al

Have you ever thought of an ankle sprain as a brain injury? Most people probably wouldnt. However, we are starting to understand how the brain is constantly adapting, known as plasticity. Even though the damage of an...

The government is reviewing negative gearing and capital gains tax, but this won’t be enough to fix our housing shortage

By Michelle Cull

Negative gearing and capital gains tax are back on the national agenda as Australians deal with a housing crisis and politicians look for ways to tackle the issue and win voters support at the upcoming election. The...

Netflix’s Monsters is ‘murder porn’ at its worst. It comes at a cost to real victims – and the truth

By Xanthe Mallett

Are we products of nature or nurture? Thats the age-old question at the heart of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennans new Netflix release, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story. The show focuses on the 1989 murders...

In a too-close-to-call US presidential election, will ‘couch-sitters’ decide who wins?

By Jeff Bleich Et Al

In countries with compulsory voting, such as Australia and many in Latin America, the system usually ensures an overwhelming majority of voters cast their ballots election after election. In the United States, its a...

Struggling to make decisions at work? Learn how to build confidence

By Leda Stawnychko Et Al

One of the most daunting tasks for new leaders is making decisions that impact others. Although the average person makes thousands of conscious decisions each day some estimates suggest as many as 35,000 when it comes to...

Delirium: this common and frightening syndrome looks like dementia, but comes on much faster

By Laura Zaurín Paniagua

During the day hes completely calm, but at night he gets very agitated. Tonight she hasnt stopped calling out for her mother, who passed away many years ago. But shes been asleep all day, and it was almost impossible...

Fostering a love of stories in a child’s first years is key to lifelong reading

By Elaine Reese

Childrens literacy rates are falling around the globe. In response, a number of governments, including New Zealands, are overhauling the way reading is taught in primary school. One key change is a renewed focus on...

Ontario’s closure of youth detention facilities has not resulted in more support for young people

By Jessica Evans Et Al

The Ontario government said it would save $40 million per year by closing 26 youth detention centres in 2021, with promises to use those savings to support community services for youth. Framed as a cost-savings strategy...

Where do we stash the equivalent of 110 Sydney harbour bridges? That’s the conundrum Australia faces as oil and gas rigs close

By Darryn Snell Et Al

Oil and gas wells are dotted off Australias shores. They involve huge steel structures fixed firmly to the sea floor, and thousands of kilometres of pipelines. Most of Australias offshore oil and gas projects will be...

Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source

By Michael Anenburg

Extinct volcanoes are hard to study we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we were able to recreate a certain type of extinct volcano in a lab, learning more about the magma these volcanoes...

Why do people breach their bail? Our research shows it’s not because they’re committing more crimes

By Natalie Gately Et Al

In Australia and most countries, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Because of this, keeping someone in detention before trial comes with serious legal, practical and human-rights consequences, not just for the...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Growing Middle East Conflict: Global Crude Supply at Risk

Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict, Sparking Global Crude Supply Concerns Oil prices surged on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised fears of potential disruptions to global crude oil supply....

India-U.S. Agreement Strengthens Critical Minerals Supply Chain for EVs and Clean Energy

09:30 AM| Economy

India and U.S. Sign Critical Minerals Supply Chain Agreement for Electric Vehicles Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have signed an agreement to enhance supply chain...

U.S. Retailers Adapt to East Coast and Gulf Coast Port Strikes: Strategies for Ensuring Holiday Supply Chain Stability

09:20 AM| Economy

Impact of Port Strikes on Supply Chain The strikes, which represent the largest dockworker strike in nearly five decades, have resulted in long queues of container ships outside major U.S. ports, halting the unloading...

Michael Saylor Describes Bitcoin as "Lightning in a Bottle" – What It Means for BTC's Future

09:09 AM| Economy

Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin Lightning in a Bottle The CEOs Bold Take on BTC Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy and a prominent Bitcoin (BTC) advocate, has once again stirred the cryptocurrency world with a bold...

Is It Still a Good Time to Invest in China's Market? HSBC's Analysis on FTSE China A50 Rally

04:54 AM| Economy

Chinese policymakers have recently unveiled various monetary, fiscal, and equity market stimulus measures, leading to a significant surge in the FTSE China A50 index. The market jumped by 28% in just two weeks, causing...

Chinese Property Bonds Rally as Investors See Revival Amid Government Stimulus

04:30 AM| Economy

Chinese Property Bonds Gain Investor Confidence with Government Stimulus Chinese and global institutional investors are revisiting Chinese property bonds, banking on an improved market outlook as the Chinese government...

Top Stories

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine recap: Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling becomes more ominous

By Jonathan Este - 10:18 AM| Insights & Views

In recent months, Vladimir Putin and his proxies have been foreshadowing a change in Russias nuclear doctrine. This is the set of rules that spells out when and how his country might resort to the use of its nuclear...

Oil pollution in North Sea is ‘grossly underestimated’, suggests new report

By Rosie Williams - 10:17 AM| Insights & Views Nature

Growing up in Aberdeen, Scotland, the shadow of the Piper Alpha disaster loomed large over our community. The tragic explosion of the oil rig platform in 1988 claimed the lives of 167 people. Back then, I was blissfully...

The boomer generation hit the economic jackpot. Young people will inherit their massive debts

By Renaud Foucart - 10:19 AM| Insights & Views Economy

Young people in Britain could be forgiven for despairing at the financial pressures they face and feeling that previous generations enjoyed a much fairer economic environment. Then just to add to their worries about home...

How the US government can stop ‘churches’ from getting treated like real churches by the IRS

By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer - 10:23 AM| Insights & Views Business Life

The Family Research Council is a conservative advocacy group with a biblical worldview. While it has a church ministries department that works with churches from several evangelical Christian denominations that share its...

Central Banking Series

Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?

By Henry Maher - 11:04 AM| Insights & Views Central Banks

Negotiations over reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia this week took an unprecedented turn when the Greens demanded the government use its reserve powers to immediately cut interest rates. Labor had initially hoped...

Digital Currency Revolution

Can cryptocurrencies ever be green?

By Jean Bessala - 12:37 PM| Insights & Views Digital Currency

Cryptocurrencies have been condemned over their environmental record at a time when traditional investments have been rapidly moving towards greener environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. So how long will it be...

The rise of the ‘megapub’: is bigger really better?

By Rachael. E. Rees-Jones - 12:38 PM| Insights & Views Business

Wetherspoons has unveiled its latest venture at Londons Waterloo Station a vast new pub called The Lion The Unicorn. This so-called Superspoons is part of a growing trend in the UKs hospitality industry, where...

Oil in Global Economy Series

UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

By Freddie Daley Et Al - 12:41 PM| Insights & Views Business

At the end of September, the UKs last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should and will be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from...

Econotimes Series

Economy

$1500 Child Stimulus Payment 2024: A Lifeline for New Parents? Families Are 'Desperate' for This Financial Boost

Amid rising inflation and economic pressures, Michigans latest initiative, the $1500 Child Stimulus Payment 2024, has been heralded as a critical financial relief program for families. Launched to help residents,...

Goldman Sachs Lowers U.S. Recession Odds to 15% Following Strong Job Growth

U.S. Recession Risk Decreases Amid Job Market Gains Goldman Sachs has reduced the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months to 15%, down from 20%, after the September employment data showed robust...

Shell's Refining Margins Decline in Q3 2024 Amid Global Demand Weakness

Shells Refining Margins Decline Sharply in Q3 2024 Shell announced a sharp decline in refining profit margins for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by weaker global demand. In its trading update before the...

German Retail Sector Experiences Decline in Business Climate – Ifo Survey

German Retail Sector Faces Decline in September The business climate in Germanys retail sector worsened in September, as revealed by the latest Ifo Institute survey. Retailers assessed their current situation as...

Bank of Japan Eyes Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Wage Growth Boosts Consumption

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reports that rising wages are boosting consumption, with more firms in regional areas passing on labor costs. This development signals progress toward meeting conditions for possible interest rate...

Politics

Elon Musk Blasts Bill Gates and Billionaire Elite: 'They're Terrified Donald Trump Will Expose the Epstein Client List'

Elon Musk has once again ignited controversy, this time by suggesting that several billionaires, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, are supporting Kamala Harris in an attempt to prevent former President Donald...

7 Major Accomplishments of Melania Trump During Her Tenure as First Lady of the United States

Melania Trumps tenure as First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) was marked by several key accomplishments that reflect her personal initiatives and influence. Her legacy as the wife of the 45th president, Donald Trump,...

Is Jill Biden Secretly 'Running the Show' as Joe Biden's Health Declines? Shocking Claims Stir D.C.

Speculation surrounding the role of First Lady Jill Biden in her husbands administration has ignited fresh controversy amid ongoing concerns about President Joe Bidens health. With whispers about his alleged cognitive...

Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama: Why Critics Claim Melania’s Memoir is a ‘Must-Read,’ While Michelle’s Book Falls Short?

The battle of the first ladies extends beyond the White House and into the world of publishing. With both Melania Trump and Michelle Obama releasing memoirs, readers have been quick to compare the two. Surprisingly, some...

Michelle Obama’s Influence Fades? Critics Slam Her Failed Attempt to Boost Kamala Harris: ‘Her Endorsement Fell Flat'

Michelle Obama, once considered one of the most influential women in American politics, is facing growing criticism after her recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris failed to boost Harris struggling popularity....

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Technology

Samsung Rejects Rumors of Spinning Off Foundry Business Amid Market Challenges

Samsung Electronics Chairperson Jay Y. Lee stated that the company has no intention of spinning off its foundry or logic chip designing businesses. Despite significant challenges in securing consumer orders, Samsung...

China Reports Breakthrough in Silicon Photonics Amid Ongoing U.S. Export Restrictions on EUV Technology

China has announced a significant advancement in silicon photonics technology, potentially circumventing U.S. export restrictions on EUV lithography. JFS Laboratory in Wuhan successfully integrated a silicon-based chip...

Telegram's Dark Turn: Southeast Asia's Criminal Networks Exploit App for Global Scams

Telegram has become a hotbed for Southeast Asian criminal networks, facilitating the sale of hacked data, malware distribution, and unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a UN report exposing a...

Dogecoin Price Eyes $0.2 as Whale Activity Reaches Record Levels, Market Preps for Bull Run

Dogecoin whales have accumulated over 2 billion DOGE in the past week, the highest since January. This surge in whale activity has fueled speculation about a major price rally, with analysts eyeing a potential breakout to...

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Snubs Europe, Eyes Asia for Explosive Growth

Sam Altmans Worldcoin is pulling back from Europe and prioritizing its expansion into Asia and Latin America. With regulatory roadblocks in Europe, the company is making a bold pivot to regions like Malaysia and Japan,...
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