ECU experts provide their insight on current issues.
On June 9, the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200 kilometres off the coast.
Most spiders don’t swim by choice. But they sure can survive in water when they need to.
Draft rules to restrict 'age-inappropriate content' may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.
From the surreal imagery of butoh to Suzuki's dreamlike approach to theatre, post-war Japan's performance styles have inspired numerous Australian performers.
Interviews with female prisoners in WA show many struggled with violence, drugs, alcohol, poverty and homelessness from an early age.
Humans and our ancestors have been running for millions of years. Back then, it helped us capture – or avoid becoming – prey. Now, we do it to keep fit, boost mental health, unwind in nature, or play our favourite sport.
Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine's armed forces to help repel Russia's invasion.
It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all". Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.
Cults are intriguing. The word conjures images of followers with glazed eyes entranced by an extravagant narcissist. Cults also invite curious readers: truth-seekers eager to discover what magnetism draws followers into the orbit of their leader, and voyeurs keen to peer through windows in the hope of witnessing something crazy. It is a recipe for a good story, one that is eminently marketable.
With Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering what gift you'll give mum – or any of the mums in your life. This year, why not skip the fancy dinner and offer one of the most precious gifts there is: quality time, in front of the TV.
ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Clare Pollock has reflected on witnessing the historic wins and losses in the 2025 Federal Government election.
Ever tried to explain why a sausage would be referred to as a "snag" while overseas, or why the toilet is the "dunny"? If you found this challenging, spare a thought for large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, which have to contend with slang terms from all over the world.
Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the 18th century, it was the poison of choice for those wanting to kill their enemies and spouses, favoured for its undetectable nature and the way its symptoms mimicked common gastrointestinal issues like stomach pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid vehicles were sold. Early forecasts suggest this year’s figure might reach 20 million. Nearly 20% of all cars sold today are electric.
Once again, housing affordability is at the forefront of an Australian federal election. But there are still concerns too little is being done to address supply.
Do you ever feel like you can't stop moving after you've pushed yourself exercising? Maybe you find yourself walking around in circles when you come off the pitch, or squatting and standing and squatting again when you finish a run.
Swim along the edge of a coral reef and you’ll often see schools of sleek, torpedo-shaped fishes gliding through the currents, feeding on tiny plankton from the water column.
Alone Australia is back this week for a third season on SBS. And its ten contestants are learning what it means to be really hungry.
Australia's defence spending is on the rise. The future defence budget has already been increased to 2.4% of GDP. There is pressure from the new Trump administration in the United States to raise this further to at least 3%.
A battle is underway on the mine sites in Western Australia's remote Pilbara region.
Online mental health programs can be more innovative and less expensive than other types of therapy.
We are seeing a rise in people directly interacting with wildlife through feeding them or taking risks to get close to them, often driven by the pursuit of social media attention. These interactions can hurt wildlife in many different ways.
The highlights of the 2025 Perth Festival embraced Australian First Nations and contemporary Southeast Asian storytelling.
Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like "kings".
Humans have been poisoning rodents for centuries. But fast-breeding rats and mice have evolved resistance to earlier poisons. In response, manufacturers have produced second generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as bromadiolone, widely used in Australian households.
Coles is reducing its product range by at least 10%, a move that has sparked public backlash and renewed discussions about the role of supermarkets in the cost-of-living crisis.
Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple 'yes' or 'no' act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.
The economic cost of food waste in Australia is staggering. It's estimated $36.6 billion is lost to the economy every year. Much of our fresh produce never even makes it to stores, rejected at the farm gate due to cosmetic reasons, such as its appearance, size or ripeness.
A recent strategic review into incentives for Australian apprentices and trainees found cost-of-living pressures were a major barrier to apprenticeship entry and completion.
The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has rattled the tech industry with the release of free, cheaply made AI models that compete with the best US products such as ChatGPT.
Freshly inaugurated US President Donald Trump has begun dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the United States. What does it mean for Australia?
There has been long-standing debate about the appropriate length of men's and women's tennis matches.
The ability to control a tennis ball's spin has transformed the modern game.
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