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85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here’s how to avoid potential scams
People still remember the 2016 #CensusFail. So how safe is the 2026 census?
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Fruit and honey fuelled the early evolution of the human brain
Intelligence is an energetically expensive luxury. And a new study in Science shows meat has never been the main fuel source for our ancestors.
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What three million online posts reveal about anti-First Nations hate in Australia
A new study examining online hate during the so-called March for Australia rallies found white supremacy was rife. But there are patterns we can see to help stop it.
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These 3 charts show female-dominated jobs are actually the most exposed to AI
Of the top 20 occupations most at risk of being automated, 15 are dominated by women.
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Australia has pledged to restore nature. But could we ever bring back lost ecosystems?
From oyster reefs to bandicoot grasslands, many Australian ecosystems no longer exist. Restoring nature is a good goal – but we cannot return to the past.
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One in three students in years 7–9 show signs of school disengagement. What’s causing it?
Student disengagement during the early high school years shouldn’t be dismissed as ‘just being a teenager’.
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How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning
New research reveals a magnitude 8.5 earthquake is likely to trigger a cascade of problems for NZ’s freight networks. But how many are avoidable?
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How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ expands the book and TV series for today
By providing a more expansive ‘Little House’ world, the show respects Wilder’s writing while redressing racist depictions.
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First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines
From COVID-19 vaccines to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, using mRNA as medicine has shown promise. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines, researchers need to identify the right diseases to treat.
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Nearly 1 in 100 Canadians has inflammatory bowel disease. Too many believe it rules out having children
Historically, women with inflammatory bowel disease were advised against pregnancy. Current evidence shows modern medication use in pregnancy leads to best outcomes for mother and infant.
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Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets app exposes gaps in Canada’s gambling protections
Wealthsimple is launching a CIRO-approved prediction markets app soon. The evidence suggests most traders lose money, and the products look a lot like gambling.
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Catherine Opie: To Be Seen – who gets to be visible, belong and be remembered?
Opie has redefined portraiture by bringing overlooked communities into sharp focus.