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The Conversation

The Conversation

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that in just 10 years has become the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand was founded in Melbourne in 2011. It now operates as a global network of sister sites with dedicated teams working in Indonesia, Spain, the UK, US, France, Africa, and Canada.

Articles by The Conversation:

Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s the science

Does ‘fasted’ cardio help you lose weight? Here’s the science

Some swear exercising before breaking your fast is the most efficient way to lose body fat. But what does the research say?

House or apartment? What to consider when buying a first home

House or apartment? City or country? The big things to consider when buying a first home

A housing expert unpacks three of the biggest questions facing prospective first-home buyers.

Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other questions about breasts and bras

Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other questions about breasts and bras

How and what kind of bra should you wear to stop your boobs sagging? Plus, five other common questions about breasts and bras.

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

New research highlights that the career outcomes of both women with and without children are negatively impacted by engaging in unpaid labour.

What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?

What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?

Finding a doctor to insert an IUD – implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy – can be difficult and costly, but this could soon change.

A brief history of South Korea’s 4B movement

‘A woman is not a baby-making machine’: A brief history of South Korea’s 4B movement

In South Korea, a growing number of young women are rejecting expectations of marriage, motherhood and heterosexual relationships.

Millennials, Gen Z fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Here we will explore how biological factors influence immune differences between the sexes and how this affects women’s health.

Bridgerton isn't just a 'fluffy period drama'. Here's why.

Bridgerton isn’t just a ‘fluffy period drama’. Here’s why

Bridgerton explores relatable experiences that resonate with viewers. Here's why it's a mistake to dismiss it as as a fluffy period drama.