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Federal Court finds insufficient evidence Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. What does the science say?
A major Federal Court class action has been dismissed this week after Justice Michael Lee ruled there was not enough…
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From microbes to mammals: we tracked the rapid rise of new ecosystems as glaciers retreat and ice sheets melt
As global temperatures inch upwards year after year, the world’s glaciers retreat. These rivers of ice and the even larger…
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What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains
Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an…
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Meta launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history
In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe in keeping…
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Is your smartwatch making you anxious?
Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart conditions, they can…
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What’s inflation – and how exactly do we measure it?
If the price of a cup of coffee goes up, coffee drinkers are worse off if their income doesn’t increase…
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Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy – one that could be easily prevented
Data just published online shows a worrying increase in infectious syphilis cases in women living in Australia aged 15–44 (referred…
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Indigenous suicide and incarceration are increasing, according to latest Closing the Gap report
The rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians is increasing, as is the rate of children in out-of-home care, according to…
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Think you’re immune to crypto scams? You might be more at risk than you realise
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years. Despite all the hype…
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Does Donald Trump really want to be a dictator?
Last week, Donald Trump promised a Christian audience that if they voted for him in 2024, they wouldn’t have to…
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What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?
What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical…
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Can the Olympics attract Gen Z eyeballs while preserving its traditions?
The Olympics has been the world’s premier sporting event for more than a century. Throughout this time, the Olympic Movement…
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Biden out, Harris in? Why this risky, unprecedented move could be the circuit breaker the Democrats needed
President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside as the Democratic nominee in this year’s presidential election certainly had a sense…
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Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder
fizkes/Shutterstock Joshua Trigg, Flinders University; Anthony Venning, Flinders University, and Lavender Otieno, Flinders University Vaping is in your news feed…
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We tracked a floating whale carcass to see where it drifted – and the result was fascinating
Global whale numbers are increasing for many species. While this is good news for conservation, the higher numbers coupled with…
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