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Colonisation, not climate change, first primed these forests to burn
For more than 800 years, frequent cultural burning kept this land as stable, open woodland.
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Why most health apps are biased even before their first lines of code are written
Apps and wearables are often built on invisible assumptions that might not be relevant to you. A new study shows how we can change that.
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Can data centre company Firmus live up to its blockbuster $43 billion listing value? Why some investors doubt it
The October 23 listing could be Australia’s biggest in three decades. Many workers look set to own a piece of Firmus via their super – whether they want to or not.
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Beige tones and knit throws? No, we’ve got Scandinavian design all wrong
Scandinavian design is rooted in a philosophy that seems to make life easier. But it’s been turned into a bland colour palette.
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The migration debate has a big blind spot: much of regional Australia is shrinking
Limiting our attention to short-term workforce needs ignores a much bigger conversation about what it will take for regional Australia to thrive in the future.
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What happens to language when machines start talking back?
AI systems tend to focus on the person speaking – but the listener plays just as big a part in communication.
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Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do
New research has linked teachers’ wellbeing to students’ motivation and academic performance.
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Microdramas are booming. AI could make it even harder to stop binge-watching
Ultra-short digital content can now be produced, tested and recommended to viewers faster than ever before.
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Eight ways to feed ourselves if rogue AI destroys modern agriculture
if AI shut down the electricity grid, it would swiftly shut down agriculture. Without fuel, refrigeration, irrigation and fertilizers, we would all have to get creative in feeding ourselves.
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Canada recruits internationally educated health professionals. Credential recognition is only part of the challenge
Canada is recruiting internationally educated health professionals, but recognizing their credentials is only one step toward professional integration.
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We need stronger sexual health education — the ‘Cornell 7’ case shows why
Allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University, and the public response to them, reveal persistent misunderstandings about consent, bystander responsibility and sexual violence.
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Kemi Badenoch is gearing up for a ‘battle of ideas’ with Labour
She said the next general election would be between Labour and the Conservatives.