
Daily doses of ‘digital ibuprofen’: how burnt-out Chinese youth soothe their anxieties
Stories of cute furry animals that manage to find moments of joy while doing crushing jobs are bringing some solace to a generation of burnt-out workers.
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Stories of cute furry animals that manage to find moments of joy while doing crushing jobs are bringing some solace to a generation of burnt-out workers.

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, is now turning up in heroin, diazepam and fentanyl across the UK and US.

What matters most when it comes to healthy ageing is overall diet quality maintained consistently over time.

Once the 2026 Brazilian elections are over, in order to uphold democracy, we must ensure the strength of our institutions far beyond simply guaranteeing fair elections.

Political project born in the mid-1980s from the debris of a 21-year military dictatorship in Brazil is over, and the question now is what will replace it.

There’s a reason why Gippsland gets so many earthquakes, compared to most of Australia.

Without coins or British currency, Phillip managed the fledgling colony with a bunch of IOUs.

After investing so much emotional energy in supporting a club, many fans struggle to manage public shame in overheated environments.

New research shows forests affected by severe kauri dieback can shift from accumulating carbon to losing it, with mature trees particularly affected.

In other polls, Victoria appears set for a change of government in its November state election.

Parents, teachers and students were all surveyed as part of a new study looking at how screens are used in NSW schools.

For many people, friends play second fiddle to partners and family. Here’s what legal recognition could change, and why getting there is tricky.