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Working-class academics are still struggling to fit in at university
Staff from working-class backgrounds often face an unspoken expectation to adapt.
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18 million people living in poverty depend on underwater meadows for food and income – but these vital habitats are under threat
Seagrass meadows have a vital role in the fight against poverty.
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View from The Hill: Sombre and well-behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen Haines
Politicians from across the parliament paid tribute to the highly respected member for Indi, who remains in hospital following an alleged attack.
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Can a ‘civility pledge’ really help lower the temperature of Australia’s political debate?
If you watch Question Time or scroll on social media, you’ll see how politics can be gladiatorial. Many politicians accept they need to do more to calm things.
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What is ‘human composting’ – and how does it work?
A body buried in the ground can take time to decompose. This new method speeds up the process.
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Feminine desire is often ignored in sci-fi. Could that be changing?
Memory, desire, and who gets to be human: there are many interesting overlaps between Blade Runner and Love and Deepspace.
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Lula wins a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track
The real antidote to polarisation will not come from a single election or a single leader.
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Democrats remain clear favourites to gain control of Congress at midterms as Trump’s ratings slide again
Democrats have a three in four chance of gaining control of the Senate, and remain overwhelming favourites to gain control of the House of Representatives.
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The power of poo: why conservationists love animal scat
Scat may be a waste product, but it holds crucial clues about an animal’s diet, disease risk and genetic health.
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We tracked a ship in North Korea’s shadow fleet. This is how it stays in the dark
There’s a giant game of cat-and-mouse playing out on the world’s oceans. Sanctions enforcers are always a step behind.
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Every Australian public school is now covered by a funding deal. Some states still face a long wait for all their money
Victoria’s new deal means every state and territory has agreed to fully fund public schools. But for some states, that won’t happen until 2034.
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How to build health care Aboriginal and Torres Strait men would actually use
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are not simply ‘hard to reach’, nor are they uninterested in their health.