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From phantom ships carrying enslaved people to an apparition in a Maine lake, ghost stories have revived memories of injustices that might otherwise have been forgotten.
Australians’ feelings about national wellbeing took a hit this year.
With an ageing population and a record low fertility rate, Australia faces a huge demographic challenge. How did we get to this point, and what might help?
Victoria’s debt gets a lot of bad press. But the state has made progress in repairing its finances, and in some other states, debt is now growing much faster.
Children and teens can become vulnerable when repeatedly chatting to artificial intelligence. Australia’s existing safety measures don’t address this.
New research shows police alerts may teach drivers it’s ‘safe’ to speed when their navigation app is silent
There is no source of health expertise when someone is sold peptides. Injectors are left to learn from forums, influencers, or a friend at the gym.
Invasive species only want to live. But their success can come at great cost to native species. If we treat them the same, native animals lose.
A new Netflix series has revived interest in the Stanford prison experiment. Zimbardo and Milgram’s flawed studies still leave a question unanswered.
COVID’s impact on health can persist long after the initial infection.
Love the idea of exploring the night sky but not sure where to start? Read this handy guide to getting started – and get ready to embrace autumn’s darker nights.
Burnham has made bold promises – but voters are impatient for change.