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The joy of pests: study reveals why rat catchers are so happy in their work
Would you be happier checking mouse traps than emails?
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You can dream while you’re awake. The boundary between wakefulness and sleep is a lot blurrier than you’d think
Dream-like states are not confined to sleep: the brain is able, very surprisingly, to produce the same mental experience independently of our state of vigilance.
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As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
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Another statutory inquiry into maternity care would be a mistake – here’s why
Scrutiny is essential after harm. But repeated reviews without delivery can damage staff trust and weaken patient safety.
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How public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American
From a synagogue’s 5K to Appalachia’s Hillbilly Days, shared celebrations pull strangers together.
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Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.
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200 years after his birth, controversial composer Stephen Foster still sings to America’s contradictions
A late-19th century campaign spearheaded by Foster’s brother sought to elevate him into the pantheon of American cultural heroes, even as his sympathies tended to lie with the pro-slavery South.
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What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men’s football
FIFA can pause the match and sell the spectacle, but the 2026 World Cup shows the limits of its control over global football.
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Venezuela earthquakes highlight the limits of early warning systems
Why it’s still difficult to accurately predict earthquakes.
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Why turning off screens is so hard for children – and four tips to make it easier
There are ways to help children better self-regulate their own digital activity and prepare for the digital demands in their future.
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The National Rental Affordability Scheme has ended. What’s next for those who relied on it?
In the end, this scheme did deliver on some of its key promises. But it is surprising governments haven’t taken note of its shortcomings and replaced it with something even more effective.
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Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted
Giant gas companies are “hot venting” toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration.