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Chris Wallace-Crabbe was a poet of international renown, a beloved teacher and a generous man
David McCooey, Deakin University Chris Wallace-Crabbe, who died at the age of 91 on Tuesday, was one of Australia’s best-known and best-loved poets. He was one of the few Australian…
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What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
Vitomir Kovanovic, University of South Australia Over the past three years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact on society. AI’s impact on human writing, in particular, has…
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Why does my hip hurt? Hip pain can have many causes and mostly doesn’t require surgery
Charlotte Ganderton, RMIT University and Joshua Heerey, La Trobe University You can feel hip pain at any stage of life, including childhood, young adulthood and the middle years. This can…
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Leave notes, play games, go shopping: how to boost your child’s multilingual skills these holidays
Julie Choi, The University of Melbourne About 5.7 million Australians speak a language other than English at home. Most multilingual children spend their school days speaking English and during term-time,…
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Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
Siwei Lyu, University at Buffalo Over the course of 2025, deepfakes improved dramatically. AI-generated faces, voices and full-body performances that mimic real people increased in quality far beyond what even…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (27 December)
School assembly news headlines provide a quick overview of significant current events, helping students stay informed about the world around them. These headlines can cover a range of topics, including…
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Why do we blush? Turning red may have surprising social benefits
Amanda Meyer, James Cook University and Monika Zimanyi, James Cook University We’ve all had the feeling. You’re embarrassed and then there it is: a warm flush creeping up your neck…
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What’s the difference between Christmas cake and Christmas pudding? One has more sugar and fat
Margaret Murray, Swinburne University of Technology For well over 100 years, Australians have been able to buy Christmas pudding and Christmas cake as part of their festive celebrations. You might…
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Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Vinaya Gogineni, Vanderbilt University and Anna Barton Bradley, Vanderbilt University You’re in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It’s the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately,…
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New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
Longji Cui, University of Colorado Boulder and Wan Xiong, University of Colorado Boulder As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their…
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How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?
Rhett Noonan/Unsplash Peter Carew, The University of Melbourne; Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you’ve cooled down and dried off,…
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What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer
Jonti Horner, University of Southern Queensland and Duane Hamacher, The University of Melbourne In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of…
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How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips
Manki Kim/Unsplash Paulomi (Polly) Burey, University of Southern Queensland When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (26 December)
School assembly news headlines provide a quick overview of significant current events, helping students stay informed about the world around them. These headlines can cover a range of topics, including…
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What’s on your summer reading list? We asked 6 dedicated readers
Jo Case, The Conversation When I think about summer reading, I think about relaxing with an easy page-turner … but I also think about finally having the headspace for the…
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