‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces
The right to disconnect targets the growing problems of constant connectivity and over-availability, and can lead to ...
Walking the trees: we traced how First Nations groups moved bunya pine and black bean trees
Pairing First Nations lore with genetic analysis lets us retrace how important food trees were deliberately moved thousands ...
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Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount
Andrew Partington does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would ...
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Could the world’s autocrats successfully plot to defeat the West?
Three decades ago, many liberals proclaimed victory for democracy and a “rules-based international order”. But today the ...
Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms. Their return could be disastrous for our technology-based societies
However, in the last decade, scientists have discovered that extreme solar storms can affect the amount of radiocarbon ...
The Last Word: ‘painfully poignant’ play gives a voice to women silenced by Russia’s legal system
The Last Word focuses on the sheer absurdity of putting women on trial for daring to speak out. The women’s speeches are all ...
What makes an Italian? An olympic gold medal and a vandalised mural reopen debate about race and citizenship
Like hundreds of thousands of others, Paola Egonu only became an Italian citizen as a teenager despite being born there.
Champions League 2024: Uefa’s decision to team up with a gambling giant will come at a high social cost
Changes to the format of this year’s Uefa Champions League tournament have been much discussed by fans and pundits. The world ...
Antarctic krill store as much carbon as the world’s mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds
For the first time, we used a computer model of ocean currents to show that krill waste products don’t need to reach great ...
More governments are promising a ‘right to disconnect’ – but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The right to disconnect is not just about legal protections. It’s about changing managers’ mindsets and empowering employees ...
Why China is seeking greater presence in Africa – the strategy behind its financial deals
China’s relationship with Africa is set to deepen. At a summit in Beijing in early September, China’s president, Xi Jinping, ...
High heels, flat arches, clubfoot and corns – our feet are amazing but they can be treated terribly
Love them or loathe them, feet are the workhorses of our body – and we should treat them with respect to avoid a painful future.