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Lung Cancer: Early Warning Signs That Most People Miss
Every year, millions of people around the world receive a lung cancer diagnosis. In 2022, lung cancer was the leading…
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Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too
Forecasts of the impact of artificial intelligence range from the apocalyptic to the utopian. An October 2025 report from Senate…
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New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran…
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What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead?
Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain…
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Does your school do mental health checks? They should be regular, not just a one‑off
Students’ mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing schools. In Australia, half of all adult mental health challenges…
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The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here’s what can be done
In 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island,…
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How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy
Walk across a mudflat at low tide and you might notice small, neat mounds of sediment scattered across the surface.…
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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack…
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Ads for GLP‑1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online
If you watched the Super Bowl in 2026, you likely saw Serena Williams share her weight loss journey on GLP-1…
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Should this plant be declared one of the worst weeds in Australia?
You might not have heard of buffel grass, a robust and invasive grass that has spread across tens of thousands…
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You don’t have to be a ‘cyclist’ to ride a bike. Here’s how to start again
As fuel prices climb and oil supply shocks multiply, you might might be thinking – perhaps for the first time…
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This fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fuel use ‑ end it
Australia is in the middle of a fuel crisis, but the way the state and federal governments have chosen to…
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Is there really untold oil wealth in Queensland’s Taroom Trough? Here’s why scepticism is warranted
As Australian leaders scramble to secure fuel supplies on the international market, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has been quick to…
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An ‘ordinary’ storm with extraordinary impacts: what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?
At their most intense, the downpours that drove widespread flash flooding across Wellington early on Monday morning would have counted…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (18 April)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important news headlines for your school assembly on 18 April 2026. We’ve compiled the…
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