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Africa’s funding focus needs to change: the African Development Bank has plans to make that happen
African countries are trying to build a new kind of growth model that is truly ‘country owned’.
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A thank-you on Veterans Day won’t close the growing military-civilian gap
With so few Americans serving in the military, many learn about veterans from stereotyped news coverage. A media scholar explains why that matters.
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Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, study shows
Racial profiling by police extends beyond Black-white comparisons. Recent studies of traffic stops in Philly show intraracial disparities within Black neighborhoods.
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For veterans with mild traumatic brain injury, a restaurant or other noisy environment can feel like a battlefield
For veterans with brain injuries, noisy, overstimulating environments can lead to high stress and irritability, making them want to avoid such situations altogether.
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Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut
Your farts’ aromas are tuned to your diet – and your overall health.
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COP 31: West Africa’s climate plans put a price on ruined roads and crops – how to add invisible losses
West Africa’s climate plans count physical damage but often overlook the cost of lost heritage and the community ties that disasters tear apart.
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Sewers could hold the key to detecting deadly fungal infections
Fungal infections kill millions a year, yet few health systems monitor them. Testing sewage could reveal where drug-resistant fungi are spreading.
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Dark nutrition: what happens when people stop trusting food and nutrition science?
Conflicting messages about food and health have fuelled distrust in nutrition science. But rejecting conventional advice can carry serious risks.
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Tiny crystals from volcanoes could reveal when they are about to erupt
Calcium chemical map of plagioclase crystals from Tuzgle volcano, obtained using X-ray fluorescence microscopy at the Australian Synchrotron.
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Do AI agents have minds? A philosopher explains
Agentic AI systems are not conscious – not even maybe.
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Powerhouse Parramatta: a museum of science, design and technology supercharged by spectacular art
The new museum opens with dazzling architecture and enticing exhibitions that intertwine the permanent collection with major international loans and art commissions
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Holocaust education will soon become compulsory in schools. Our research shows how it can be done well
We interviewed 22 educators, scholars and museum professionals who teach the Holocaust in Australia to find out what works – and what requires more guidance.