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Five hidden pitfalls of fitness tracking
Fitness trackers often privilege steps over strength, rest and context, which can leave some users with a distorted view of health.
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The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June – and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
More than 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouses goes into the ocean. But what happens in the oceans doesn’t stay there.
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Grattan on Friday: Albanese wants Labor’s national conference to ‘showcase’ the party – but not its AUKUS division
The late July conference will be a tightly stage-managed affair, particularly when it comes to discussions about AUKUS and Palestine.
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From the Fourth of July to Bastille Day: How France and America reinvent their nations through ritual
Two revolutions, two republics and the enduring power of national myths and civic festivities come to the fore in July as France and the US both celebrate national holidays.
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Trump has made more than $1 billion from crypto in a year. How?
Turns out it can be quite easy – if you are the US president.
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How much do friends influence teens’ mental health? What a new study can (and can’t) tell us
This study shows peers are linked to mental health. But this doesn’t mean anxiety and depression are ‘contagious’.
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Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?
Lionel Messi’s shorter, slower, ageing body is a handicap he overcomes through a mental process called scanning.
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How gambling companies use the grey area of sponsorship and ads to reach World Cup viewers
Despite gambling ad bans during live sport in Australia, many World Cup viewers are still being bombarded with betting ads and marketing content.
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Australia’s migration system lacks something crucial: a plan
No one can seem to agree what the level of migration to Australia should be. This is partially because governments don’t really make careful, considered plans.
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Australia shouldn’t try to build its own frontier AI. Here’s why
The costs of building advanced, cutting-edge AI are prohibitive and Australia has few natural advantages.
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Workplace depression is common. Managers can make it worse, or better
Mental health problems keep people off work around five times longer than other types of injuries.
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From pureed meals to fresh greens: how space food is advancing to keep astronauts healthy
Space food cannot just be functional. Sometimes, it should simply bring joy.