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Giorgio Gaber: The Voice of Italian Social Commentary
Giorgio Gaber (25 January 1939 – 1 January 2003 was an Italian singer, composer, actor, and playwright. He was also…
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Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar: Father of Indian Science
Sir Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar (21 February 1894 – 1 January 1955) was an Indian scientist, academician, and scientific administrator. Also…
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Nana Patekar: The Versatile Actor of Indian Cinema
Vishwanath Patekar (born 1 January 1951), better known as Nana Patekar, is an Indian actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He is…
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New Year’s Day 2026 Doodle
Did you know? The very first Doodle launched as an “out of office” message of sorts when company founders Larry…
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With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge
Johannes M. Luetz, University of the Sunshine Coast; UNSW Sydney; Alphacrucis College The millions of species humans share the world…
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Music can affect your driving – but not always how you’d expect
Milad Haghani, The University of Melbourne For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine…
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5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists
Jemima McPhee, Australian National University Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as…
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I love my friends … I do not love their kids
Catherine E. Wood, Swinburne University of Technology At this time of the year, with lots of parties, family catch-ups and…
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Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
Kylie Walker, Australian National University and Rob Brooks, UNSW Sydney Emma Johnston, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne who…
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What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year
Jeremy David Engels, Penn State A popular New Year’s resolution is to take up meditation – specifically mindfulness meditation. This…
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West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
Farshid Vahedifard, Tufts University In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California, unloading enormous…
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AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
Thomas Şerban von Davier, Carnegie Mellon University In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research…
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Arun Jaitley: Architect of Modern Indian Economy
Arun Jaitley (28 December 1952-24 August 2019) was an Indian politician and lawyer. He was the Finance and Corporate Affairs…
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Tulasi Pooja and its Significance
Tulasi Pooja is one of the most revered and spiritually significant rituals in Hinduism, centering on the worship of the…
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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…
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