Creative life after death − or yes, you can control spinoffs from beyond the grave
The dispute is the most recent in a series of high-profile legal cases brought to protect the legacy of a now-dead creative artist. And yes, even after death, artists can retain some control over ...
Two former federal departmental heads breached public service code 25 times in Robodebt scandal
Two former federal departmental secretaries and another ten bureaucrats involved in the Robodebt scandal have been found to have breached the Public Service Code of Conduct a total of 97 times.
Who is in fuel poverty? The government has no idea as it moves to cut winter fuel payments
Unfortunately, not everyone has the savings to make these purchases. Many of the poorest households have little or no cash, and anything they did have has been largely used up by the cost of living ...
NHS report: why higher pay for health workers could lead to a more efficient and effective system
There is also evidence that improved staffing levels lead to better health outcomes for patients. It has also been shown that unionisation improves those outcomes, because it helps to secure better ...
A billionaire and an engineer have completed the first private spacewalk. But this isn’t just a vanity project
The Polaris Dawn mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, may hint at the future of space travel.
Should you get a pet nup? How the law deals with your fur baby if you break up with your partner
One option some pet-owning couples are now considering is to draw up a “pet nup” (a play on prenup or prenuptial agreeement) to agree on what’s best for the animal should the relationship break down.
Kate Winslet’s rich biopic of US photographer Lee Miller comes alive in its brutal war scenes
Lee Miller lived a truly incredible 20th-century life. This year she has already been name-checked in Alex Garland’s film Civil War, but she has always deserved a dedicated big-screen treatment. Kate ...
The keys to managing chemotherapy: exercise, nutrition and mental health
Exercise can also be highly beneficial during chemotherapy, even if patients are struggling with fatigue. Gentle movement such as walking, stretching or yoga can help maintain fitness, reduce ...
Ofsted report cards could give parents the information they actually want about schools
Report cards are not merely vehicles that set out more detailed versions of a school’s test or exam results. International research tells us that where they have been introduced successfully, they are ...
Five MTV Video Music Awards performances that have influenced queer culture
The VMAs are always an important date in the queer cultural calendar. And the 2024 event, which took place on September 11, was no exception.
Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during the debate, drawing out his insecure white masculinity
Trump’s display during the debate shows that his white male insecurity is a liability to his candidacy − and a threat to the ...
Cosmology in crisis? A new series from The Conversation
Looking up at the stars gives us valuable perspective. It reminds us that everything familiar to us, all our aspirations and ...