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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the cause
Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of wildfires in Florida and Georgia. One of those wildfires, in…
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Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging
Electric vehicle purchases in Australia have surged amid the ongoing war in Iran, as drivers worry about rising fuel costs. The big drawcard: much cheaper running costs. As of 22…
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Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true
Over the last two months, nations have scrambled to shore up oil supplies as the Iran war prevented oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. This, according to some…
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Antarctica’s ice shelves are vulnerable to melting from below – knowing how far ocean heat reaches is crucial
A rare dataset collected by instruments at the point where Antarctica’s largest ice shelf begins to float reveals ocean processes that drive melting at this critical part of the continent.…
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Possums and gliders are pushing a native bird to extinction. What can we do?
From brightly coloured birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia’s native animals are a sight to behold. The island continent is home to nearly 600,000 plants, animals and insects, many…
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Why Australia has to boost fuel supply – and electrify transport
As Australia’s immediate fuel crunch eases after successful efforts to diversify supply, policymakers are turning their attention to dealing with the next energy security crisis. The question is, what would…
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UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions…
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Cities are getting hotter – and bigger. New research reveals the scale of the challenge
We tend to think of climate change impacts as dramatic and destructive. Storms and floods that bring down landslides and swamp streets, or raging wildfires that tear through forests and…
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Racing to buy a home battery? Read this first
Australians are installing home batteries at a record rate. Since July 2025, more than 260,000 households, businesses and organisations have installed home batteries under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries…
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Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much‑needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug
When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set the stage for a vast amount of medical…
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Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long‑term care
Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, is ordering all states to step up their efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud. His April 21, 2026, announcement…
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‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids
Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for…
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Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time
Google tracks the vast majority of cellphones in the United States, collecting your location, usage and device data through installed software and apps. The tracking occurs by various autonomous processes…
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Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital
Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens. As our recent research shows, temperature directly affects…
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What is OPEC and how does it shape global oil markets?
Oil is once again making headlines. This week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made the shock decision to leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC is a…
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