Explainers
- Explainer
- Gold
‘The magic thing about gold’: Why we still covet (and hoard) it
It came from the stars and still dazzles us today. But why is gold believed to be a “store of wealth” in troubled times – and where is it all kept?
- Angus Holland
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- Explainer
- Health
Noisy restaurants, muffled voices: How hearing loss creeps up on us
Blasting headphones, loud gigs – it can take years for the damage to show. Then there’s everyday wear and tear to our ears. Here’s how it can be helped.
- Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- NATO
‘A question of when’: Why Russia’s next move could be on the Baltics
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, fears have been revived that it will move on other neighbours. Here’s how they’re preparing for the worst.
- Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Trump's America
Qatar hosts the US air base attacked overnight. Where is it and what else is there to know about this Gulf state?
When Trump visited Qatar in May, the talk was about a fancy jet from the Qataris. But he also dropped into Al Udeid Air Base. Here’s why.
- Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- Petrol prices
The battleground for Iran’s last stand could hold the world to ransom
Iran’s leader says he will not back down. Could he use a shipping choke point as leverage?
- Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
Why have some missiles penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome?
As conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, the damage is clear on the ground in both countries. How are Iran’s missiles evading Israeli defences?
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Trump's America
4000 guardsmen, 700 marines, one irate governor: What’s next for Los Angeles?
Donald Trump has ordered more forces into LA even as California’s governor calls the moves illegal and immoral. Are they?
- Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- Health
Why do we fall as we age (and can we prevent it)?
The likelihood of falling grows, and the consequences worsen, as we age. What steps can we take to protect ourselves?
- Jackson Graham and Kayla Olaya
- Explainer
- Defence
Would Trump’s Golden Dome keep the US safe – and do space lasers work?
Forty years after Ronald Reagan launched Star Wars, the US president wants a modern missile defence shield. What would it target – and would it be effective?
- Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Allergies
‘It triggers an explosion’: What causes allergies and can they be prevented?
Five million Australians have allergies. How can parents know if their child has one? And how is an intolerance different?
- Jackson Graham
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