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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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One‑way attack drones: Low‑cost, high‑tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have propelled drones into the headlines. The word “drone” now stretches to cover…
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Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers
Imagine you and your partner are sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office, waiting for your appointment to…
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Washington DC’s 240 million‑gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
When 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., starting in mid-January 2026 and…
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Out of sight, but not out of trouble: groundwater contamination in NZ reveals a legacy of human pressure
The latest official stocktake of the state of New Zealand’s freshwater carries many of the headline messages we have come…
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Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately? My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing…
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I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like
If you walk across the open yard in front of the Physics, Math and Astronomy building at the University of…
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Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have…
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What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day storm had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
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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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (17 April)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important news headlines for your school assembly on 17 April. We’ve compiled the latest…
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Google promotes ‘teacher approved’ apps for kids. Here’s what parents should know
As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained. If you…
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NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow‑legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead
Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (16 April)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important school assembly news headlines today 16 April 2026. We’ve compiled the latest national,…
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