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How sugar from outer space became one of the backbones of life on Earth
Ribose molecules came to Earth in meteorites and eventually became key parts of RNA. But how they survived in between has been a mystery.
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Starship’s first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test – how it fares could determine if SpaceX’s vision is possible
Starship’s heat shield is made of up of an array of ceramic tiles. Each is a small component, but together they have large consequences.
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Can governments ever convince women to have more babies? Here’s what other countries can teach us
Australia is on track to have more deaths than births by the 2060s. Other countries grapple with the same problem. Are they doing better than us?
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Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond
Three years ago, researchers tested AI on real Australian law exams and it struggled. They wanted to know if this is still the case.
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As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts
Papua New Guinea’s frost disaster suggests heat and drought aren’t the only symptoms of a changing climate.
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Stage manager is arguably the most stressful job in live performance. Here’s why
In one research project, more than 93% of stage managers interviewed said they had ‘probably’ or ‘definitely’ experienced burnout.
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Why monkeys handle conflicts better than we do
Among primates, reconciliation quickly follows conflict. Among humans, the ego gets in the way: protecting one’s image often takes precedence over repairing social bonds.
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Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters
An offensive in the Tigray region followed months of aerial strikes by the Ethiopian government. The situation could spark a wider regional conflict.
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If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules
Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.
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Low productivity is NZ’s economic elephant in the room. Election pledges mostly avoid it
Economic growth may have returned to NZ, but lifting living standards will require more than a cyclical recovery. What should voters be looking for in policies?
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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.