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In 20th-century India, the perfect Hindu wife was… a man
Even though he wasn’t a woman, Bal Gandharva’s vision of the ‘traditional wife’ was given supremacy over every other form of womanhood.
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The universe is full of strange ‘little red dots’. A new study shines light on their real nature
It turns out these little red dots might actually be evidence of supermassive black holes.
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Australia’s lobbying rules ignore most lobbyists. It’s time for an overhaul
The current system allows powerful actors to attempt to influence government decision-making covertly. To improve transparency, here are four key reforms.
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Talking to your children about consent and sexual violence can be hard. Here’s how to start the conversation
Parents have an important role to play in educating children about consent and relationships. But it can be hard to know where to begin.
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When is selling clothes or other items online a hobby vs a business? These are the tax rules
When do you need to declare online sales income to the tax office? The answer can be as messy as your wardrobe – so two experts explain what you need to know.
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From nightlife to life at night: cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat
From floodlit beaches to late-night libraries, city life has to change to beat the heat.
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Legal wrangling over $12.5B Lakers sale shows how family trusts don’t guarantee a business stays in the family
Investors want to buy the basketball team for a record sum.
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How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know
From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences.
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Volodymyr Zelensky’s other war: Ukraine’s endless struggle with corruption
Corruption has plagued Ukraine for its whole history as an independent state.
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The ‘wonder material’ graphene can be made using a kitchen blender, a mobile phone and a newspaper
The development could allow research teams with limited resources to manufacture graphene.
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What Gen Z-led uprisings across Asia reveal about the strengths and limitations of youth protest
Youth-led protest movements across Asia have exposed underlying anger at corruption and blocked opportunity. But so far, only Nepal has managed to convert that anger into a transfer of governing power.
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When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic
Science works through a process of revision. As consumers, we must learn how to evaluate how mature evidence is, and always remain flexible to new findings.