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The circumstances you grow up in are linked to how long you live
Growing up in disadvantaged circumstances is linked to higher death rates decades later, according to a review of 102 studies involving 8.5 million people.
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Inside the industrial incinerators tasked with ‘respectful disposal’ of anatomical waste
Architectural drawings and interviews offer a close-up look at the logistical side of this strange industrial process.
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Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise
‘Use it or lose it’ isn’t quite true when it comes to the health benefits of exercise. Cells across the body retain a memory of training that lasts longer than once thought.
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Palestine – We remember. We resist. We remain. We will not be silent.
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands with Palestinians in Aotearoa and around the world, remembering generations of dispossession and struggle, honouring those who have been lost, and reaffirming the Palestinian people’s enduring demand for freedom, dignity and justice. We remember. We resist. We remain. Palestinian history did not begin yesterday, and
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Smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson’s – we may have found out why
Why do smokers get Parkinson’s less often? New evidence from half a million adults in China points to carbon monoxide, not smoking itself.
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‘Flying High Dubai’ – Michael West Media responds to ABC Media Watch
ABC Media Watch has accused Michael West of “perpetuating unsubstantiated conspiracy theories” online. We say the failure of journalism by ABC and other legacy media makes them culpable in the Gaza genocide. Michael West Media. EDITORIAL: By Michael West, publisher of Michael West Media On Friday, Mario Christodoulou, executive producer of ABC Media Watch, quoted
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Are you seeing new ‘service fees’ since the card surcharge ban? Here are the rules
Businesses can’t just give the card surcharges a different name. Some are putting up their prices instead.
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Counterfeit cash is at an 8-year high in Australia, new figures show. Here’s how to spot it
More than 40,000 fake notes – mostly $50 and $100 in cash – were detected in the past year alone. Authorities warn of a ‘concerning improvement’ in quality.
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Why are new wind farms stuck in the doldrums in Australia?
Solar and batteries are powering ahead – but wind farms are struggling. There are multiple reasons for this, from politics to construction costs.
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Remittances can help African countries adapt to climate change
Governments and international organizations should develop policy that incorporates remittances into how we respond to climate change.
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What a Chinese pollution crackdown can teach Canada about carbon pricing
Canada has lowered its planned industrial carbon price. Research from China shows why the effects of environmental rules depend on firms’ ability to adapt.
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What Europe’s EU Inc. framework for boosting competitiveness can and should learn from startup fraud in the US
Researchers look at how the EU’s proposed framework to harmonise and boost business registration across member states can avoid the pitfalls of startup fraud.