A growing number of countries now permit some form of assisted dying and politicians in a number of others, including... more

As global temperatures continue to rise, the ramifications of climate change – from more frequent and severe extreme weather events... more

Content created with the help of generative artificial intelligence is popping up everywhere, and it’s worrying some artists. They’re concerned... more

Some young South Africans have begun to question Nelson Mandela's legacy, and the choices made in the transition to democracy... more

In the second part of our special series What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa?, marking 30 years of democracy... more

It was a moment many South Africans never believed they'd live to see. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated... more

It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa and the country's brutal and deadly apartheid... more

For almost 15 years, scientists have debated whether the Anthropocene should be an official geological epoch marking the profound influence... more

We’re bringing you an extra episode this week from Don’t Call Me Resilient, another podcast from The Conversation. Hosted by Vinita... more

Our experiences of the world are diverse, often changing as we move across borders from one country to another. They... more

As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now... more

As Russians head to the polls for presidential elections, conspiracy theories are swirling everywhere. In this episode we speak to... more

High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women... more

With unlimited information at our fingertips and dozens of platforms on which to share our opinions, it can sometimes feel... more

When the war in Gaza eventually ends, pressure will mount for negotiations to begin for a deal. When that day... more

Humans spend about one third of our lives asleep and while most of us dream regularly, some people remember their... more

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, goes to the polls on February 14 to elect a new president. It’s one of... more

In some cultures, people are frugal while in others they tend to be generous. Some cultures favour meticulous planning while... more

In our chaotic, rapidly changing modern world, many of us have come to rely on science for objectivity and to... more

Nearly eight decades on from the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27 1945, the number of concentration camp prisoners forcibly... more

When you think about the far right, you probably picture groups of young, white men carrying images of swastikas or... more

At every moment, your body’s internal organs are sending signals to your brain. You’ll be mostly unaware of them, but... more

Wolves are making a comeback across Europe. As their populations grow, 65,000 livestock are killed each year by wolves. Now,... more

Ever found yourself scrolling through social media late at night and accidentally buying something you regretted? In this episode of... more

Across parts of academia, concerns are mounting that the Israel-Gaza war is having a chilling effect on academic freedom. In... more

Tensions have been running high at many universities around the world since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7... more

Kenya is marking 60 years since its independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963. Each year, the country... more

As world leaders and their climate negotiators gathered at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai in early December, on the... more

In the weeks since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the Israeli bombardment and ground assault on... more

Amid the flurry of billboards promoting cut price deals in the run up to Black Friday, some activists have slipped... more