David Sanderson sits down with Sarah Macdonald to talk about the global phenomenon of rapid urbanisation and how it represents a defining shift of our time.

Hear technology sociologist Zeynep Tufekci share how big tech is exploiting your data.

How can we prepare for the arrival of a generation of gene-edited athletes? And is there an ethical and legally responsible path for gene editing in sport?

Many asylum-seekers and refugees have had traumatic experiences, including being tortured. How does this change someone's brain, and can the effects be reversed?

The best time to shut down negative gearing is when few people are taking it up. That time could well be now.

Australia is proposing some of the toughest citizenship stripping laws in the world as it steps up efforts to curb extremist attacks - but the proposed law could run into significant legal hurdles.

What drives inequalities in later life, and what can researchers and policy makers do to ensure better outcomes for individuals and wider society? 

Chinese-language social media platforms in Australia are increasingly a focus for local political parties.

It's easy to get excited about the potential for robots to help care for the sick, injured and elderly, but we need the right regulations in place to deal with issues as they emerge.

What does economic inequality look like in today's Australia? Who is most likely to be left behind or getting ahead, and what is the explanation for this?

Blockchain data is unchangeable, which is a problem when privacy laws require companies to delete data once it’s served its purpose.

Notoriously controversial American artist Andres Serrano talks with ABC journalist, Monique Schafter.