Cancer touches nearly every Australian, with one in two people facing a diagnosis by age 85. The ripple effects reach far beyond the individual, impacting families, friends and entire communities.

Content warning: This article discusses suicide and suicidal thoughts which some people might find upsetting. When I was growing up, we couldn’t get up in the middle of the night and go to the ...

According to ancient Greek legend, the origins of the olive tree lie in a competition between the god Poseidon and goddess Athena for possession of Athens. Zeus appointed the twelve gods as judges and ...

A new way of pulling particles with light has the potential to make biopsies less invasive, University of Melbourne experts say ...

We already know that chronic pain disproportionately affects women. We already know that medical gender bias routinely results in that pain being dismissed or not believed. And we already know that ...

Content warning: This article discusses suicide and suicidal thoughts which some people might find upsetting. In 2022, 3,249 Australians died by suicide. And, according to results from the 2020-22 ...

Australia's ‘Robodebt’ scheme was rightly described by the Albanese Government as "a gross betrayal and a human tragedy". The scheme traumatised already vulnerable people and seriously undermined ...

As former US president Donald Trump prepares to take the stage in the upcoming presidential debate, the real question is not if his microphone will be muted when Kamala Harris speaks, but whether his ...

As the world faces escalating political crises, and society grapples with many complex issues, informed, rational and respectful dialogue is essential. This series brings together experts in their ...

If you’re a young person (or a parent of one), you may be thinking some big thoughts about your future. Am I going to go to university? Maybe I’ll look at a trade? I might want to travel? Or maybe I ...

In Pursuit of Knowledge is an ongoing series. Visit the website to watch previous episodes or attend an upcoming event in person or online. WATCH: In Pursuit of Knowledge Episode 1: The threat to our ...