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We thought inbred koalas were at risk of extinction. But what we discovered upends genetic conventions
If you follow media coverage of koalas, you could be forgiven for feeling confused. Recent stories describe a “koala paradox”:…
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Meet ‘Tous’ — an entirely new genus of mammal we identified. Here’s why it’s so exciting
Mammals are not especially diverse. Roughly 6,800 mammal species are known to exist, compared with about 8,800 species of amphibian,…
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The Iran war has triggered a fuel price rise. What does this mean for Australian consumers?
As many Australians prepare for the Labour Day long weekend, you might be watching the price at the fuel bowser…
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Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment
Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago. And as online platforms…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (06 March)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important news headlines for your school assembly on 6th March 2026. We’ve compiled the…
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Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
At least 57 nations have live antipersonnel land mines in their territories. In 2024 alone, 1,945 people were killed by…
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Taos Amrouche: Championing Berber Culture Through Literature, Music, and Legacy
Taos Amrouche (4 March 1913 – 2 April 1976) was an Algerian writer and singer. In 1947, she became the first…
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The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Fanny Eaton
Fanny Eaton (23 June 1835 – 4 March 1924) stands as a beacon of inspiration in the annals of art…
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Today’s School Assembly News Headlines (04 March)
Good morning! Here are today’s most important news headlines for your school assembly on 4 March. We’ve compiled the latest…
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Rift Valley Fever: The Mosquito-Borne Zoonosis That Wiped Out Livestock and Crossed Into Arabia
Key Facts First identified in 1931 during a sheep epidemic on a farm in the Rift Valley of Kenya —…
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Firaq Gorakhpuri: Poetic Luminary of Urdu Literature
Firaq Gorakhpuri (28 August 1896 – 3 March 1982), was a writer, critic, and one of the most noted contemporary…
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Ragnar Frisch: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Co-Founder of Econometrics
Ragnar Frisch (3 March 1895 – 31 January 1973) was a Norwegian economist and statistician. He was awarded the Nobel…
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Free 10‑minute online programs aimed at overcoming depression led to real improvements – new research
A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published…
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What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere
Since President Donald Trump issued a July 2025 executive order aimed at “ending crime and disorder on America’s streets,” national…
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Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
The number of bills directly targeting and undermining the existing legal rights of transgender and nonbinary people in the U.S.…
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