Asma al-Assad was once seen as a symbol of female empowerment, now she is facing the very real prospect of spending the rest of her days in exile in Putin's Russia.

For a recent article in The Atlantic, assistant editor, Rose Horowitch spoke to over thirty professors at several colleges throughout the US and uncovered an alarming phenomenon: many students are arriving at college unprepared to read entire books. Is it that reading just isn't that important anymore?

Dreams have long been a source of creativity for artists, but researchers are looking to take that to a new level with a technique called 'targeted dream incubation'.

With the US still reeling from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson and speculation that the words written on the bullets suggest a motive connected to the health insurance industry.

Ian Rankin joins us for a chat about his writing, his city, and his long-term relationship with his iconic creation, Rebus.

Some on-screen musical treats reviewed this week by journalist and media commentator, Sarah McMullen.

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster that went all-in on TikTok has found a huge new audience. But what are the risks?

Ever since The Beatles' hit, we've known of octopuses' ability to customise their habitat, but a new Netflix documentary series has some incredible footage of an octopus actually firing stones at a nearby fish.

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz.

Feature Story News' chief correspondent Simon Marks discusses the latest on the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.