Is it true that … cycling affects fertility?
Saddling up is only likely to be an issue for elite athletes – and those with low sperm counts “Cycling isn’t big on the radar of fertility doctors,” says Prof…
Australia’s economic challenges are mounting as deaths start to outnumber births. But ‘baby bonus’ policies would be pointless | Nicki Hutley
Slower overall economic growth doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It is the quality of that growth that matters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Sylvia Plath Stole My Boyfriend: the 95-year-old who has turned her romance with Ted Hughes into a play
The Yorkshire poet had a ‘magic touch’, Liz Hicklin recalls, felt by many women: ‘It was like I was blossoming’ Liz Hicklin had missed the ferry that could change her…
Dunesday: will this be Barbenheimer on steroids – the biggest weekend of cinema ever?
Since the mammoth success of the films Barbie and Oppenheimer in 2023, Hollywood has taken to jointly marketing movies released on the same day – and December’s matchup of Dune:…
Complaining about healthcare can feel like an act of betrayal. But there is a real cost to silence | Ranjana Srivastava
The demands on doctors are only intensifying. From dissatisfied patients, I would ask for a measure of grace, understanding and, where possible, forgiveness Get our breaking news email, free app…
What an AI deal could mean for Australian culture – podcast
The Albanese government is considering giving AI companies unrestricted access to Australian content. The sweeping copyright reforms could give AI companies – such as Anthropic and Open AI – permission…
Star Trek is turning 60 – and the vision it promised feels more distant than ever | Dave Schilling
The US’s deployment of weaponry in space marks the latest backward step from the show’s optimistic conception of the future Who among us doesn’t dream of space in their youth?…
My mum has died – and every decision I make about her belongings feels wrong | Polly Hudson
Until now I’d never realised how much work is involved in sorting out a parent’s affairs, and how much heartbreak In all the talk of the five stages of grief,…
In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it? | Steve Bloomfield
As the organisation meets this week, it remains the best hope for restoring order. But it relies on goodwill from the US president – and that is lacking If all…
Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL
Arsenal were mightily relieved as a 95th-minute Smilla Holmberg volley rescued a point at home to a much-improved Manchester United side, but the draw will not be enough to eradicate…