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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.
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‘Not fair and honest’: KPMG and other audit firms finally face a reckoning – and a potential break-up
Even if tougher rules are brought in, Australia’s corporate watchdog will need far more resources to properly audit the auditors.
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Australian musicians hate AI using their songs, but have little legal protection
Many of Australia’s favourite artists – from AC/DC to Kylie – have been found in massive AI datasets.
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Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. Does that matter?
For some people, running inside is mentally harder. Here’s what you can do to make a treadmill more like running outside.
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Labor gains in three further polls; Trump’s ratings recover slightly
Three new federal polls since Monday produce a mixed bag of results for One Nation, but all good news for the government.
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Australia wants a ‘digital duty of care’. But how will we check what big tech is doing?
Just as important as creating a duty of care is knowing if it’s working.
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Lived experience is often dismissed – but we should recognise it as a form of expertise
People living with disabilities or through poverty and racism develop deep practical knowledge of how institutions function. They should be seen as experts.
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AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket – but is it safe?
It’s easy to see why many use AI for their exercise programs: it’s fast, cheap and readily available. But there can be downsides.
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Why does our mind wander? New study taps into the tricks of staying on task
If we do not have to control our attention, we might not.