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James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition

Von Andor J. Kiss, Director of the Center for Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, Miami University

The Roman empire built 300,000 kilometres of roads: new study

Von Ray Laurence, Professor of Ancient History, Macquarie University

A new comprehensive map reveals the true scale of the ancient Roman road network – but it is still incomplete.

Can the world prevent a genocide in Sudan?

Von Philipp Kastner, Senior Lecturer in International Law, The University of Western Australia

After rebel fighters captured a major city in Darfur last week, alarming reports emerged of massacres and sexual violence targeting the region’s Black population.

Geopolitics, backsliding and progress: here’s what to expect at this year’s COP30 global climate talks

Von Jacqueline Peel, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne