Can we really call a painting beautiful when it’s inspired by the ugliness of violence and death? Margaret MacMillan talks about the role of artists and writers in shaping our views on war.

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Margaret MacMillan says that war is a part of being human, so we need to examine it boldly. What motivates men and women to fight in a war? Why do we fear, but also love war?

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Margaret MacMillan explores the history of war. People throughout time have dreaded dead and destruction, but also benefited from the progress that war can bring.

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Why successful women attribute their success to luck rather than hard work and talent and how Muslim women are challenging patriarchal readings of the Koran.

Co-operatives might be the answer to the challenges of the gig-economy. They can bring collective dynamics into an increasing individualized and complex work environment.

Australia as part of the Indo-Pacific rather than the Asia-Pacific and a new way to measure the balance of power in Asia.

Does coal fired electricity have a future in Australia? Or will we be powered by renewable energy? An expert panel discusses electricity prices, emissions, and where our energy will come from.

Aid programs to boost womens' income in poor countries claim to improve a woman's status. Do they really promote gender equality or simply reinforce traditional gender roles?

A vaccination expert pushes back against pervasiveness of pseudoscientists, quacks and dangerously misinformed activists. What are the Dos and Don’ts of successful science communication?

The world's oceans are under threat from plastic pollution and climate change.