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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Cristina Palacios, Florida International University Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served…
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When bushfires make their own weather
Jason Sharples, UNSW Sydney; Andrew Dowdy, The University of Melbourne; Luke Burgess, The University of Melbourne, and Todd Lane, The University of Melbourne Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot,…
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How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke
Brian Oliver, University of Technology Sydney The distinctive smell of smoke in summer is often all you need to know there is a bushfire burning. Even if the fire is…
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Pets suffer in extreme heat. An animal welfare expert explains how we can help them
The multi-day heatwave conditions have arrived this summer, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in some regions. While we may head to shopping centres or cinemas to stay comfortable, we need…
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As authors abandon Adelaide Writers’ Week after cancelling of Randa Abdel-Fattah, is free speech in tatters?
Denis Muller, The University of Melbourne The decision by the Adelaide Festival Board to exclude Palestinian Australian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah from Adelaide Writers’ Week on the grounds of…
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‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin
Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they…
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How smart home materials can shield us from extreme heat and cut energy bills all year
Md Jaynul Abden, Western Sydney University and Jannatul Dil Afroze, Western Sydney University Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is driving more frequent and prolonged extreme heatwaves and our homes…
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The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Martina Linnenluecke, University of Technology Sydney and Carl Rhodes, University of Technology Sydney When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term enshittification in 2023, he captured a pattern many users had…
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Australia needs a school lunch program – like many other high-income countries
Rachel Carey, The University of Melbourne Many Australian parents of school-age children will be looking forward to a break from the routine of packing school lunch boxes over the summer…
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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026
Jennifer Morgan, Tufts University Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.”…
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Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren’t just a pandemic stopgap – they can open up opportunities for more STEM students
Lisa Bosman, Purdue University Many engineering and science undergraduates are approaching January application deadlines for prestigious summer internships and study abroad programs – or, in some cases, a spot in…
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
Laura Baehr, Drexel University One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been growing for at least the past decade. I’m a Philly-based…
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Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps
Jenn Finders, Colorado State University Colorado is the sixth-least affordable state for child care in the nation. Costs for center-based care average 14% of a two-parent household’s median income and…
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Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
Alexander L. Metcalf, University of Montana and Justin Angle, University of Montana Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues…
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your guide to the southern sky in 2026
Nick Lomb, University of Southern Queensland What will we see in the southern sky in 2026? A total eclipse of the Moon (at a convenient time), a blue Moon…
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