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Rhino horn: why South Africa wants to revive the international trade, and why critics fear the consequences
Exporting rhino horn could generate funds for conservation – but also lead to more poaching.
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If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie – with big tech or its users?
Generative AI systems show signs of being addictive, but the evidence is still at an early stage.
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Canada’s federal government is shelving online hate speech protections. Here’s why that’s a problem
The Liberal government has signalled it will not restore federal hate speech provisions or bring in new online safety legislation. A researcher explains what that means for the Canadians most at risk.
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Despite toxic reputation, our research shows podcasts can help men’s mental health
As podcasts have moved from an amateur pursuit to a commercialised powerhouse, their power to impact men’s mental health has been revealed.
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South Africa’s anti-migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous
Organisations behind the wave of xenophobia use the language of participation, community and people’s power to justify marginalisation.
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Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep-sea
The deep sea holds vast mineral wealth. However, most valuable elements lie in international waters, outside any one country’s territory.
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River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed – but so too can invasive species
The natural connectivity of rivers acts like a highway, helping invasive species spread rapidly throughout a catchment.
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Will AI really make banking better for customers?
AI use in financial services is already widespread.
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South African telescope detects record-breaking signal from the early universe
Scientists have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected. This is a natural space laser.
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How Amazon workers made glamour a form of protest
Glamour isn’t just for the rich and famous. As the ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ showed, the blue collar can bedazzle.
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HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.
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Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance
Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.