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After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?
A new survey shows Australians have made their mind up on Donald Trump and are questioning why Australia needs its closest ally.
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Canada’s little-known role in helping to spur American independence in 1776
Britain controlled vast tracts in North America beyond the original 13 Colonies. And the American invasion of Canada played a role in the final political settlement.
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NZ wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with its international commitments?
A proposed law change would end an activist’s landmark climate case. It also raises questions about whether NZ’s domestic laws match its global commitments.
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‘Empathie’ on Crave isn’t afraid of the messy power of feeling with others
Beyond mere identity, ‘Empathie’ embodies a queer sensibility through its refusal to judge and its radical insistence that love takes multiple forms.
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Sea turtles diving through the eye of the storm help develop better cyclone forecasts
We paired a GPS tracker with a probe that measures temperature when the turtle dives.
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Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters
An ethicist who studies disagreement and civility assumed she could handle a neighborly dispute – until the neighbor refused to even interact with her.
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How generative AI and physics can help design new antibiotics
Scientists are using AI and physics-based simulations together to design new peptides that will kill previously drug-resistant bacteria.
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Placenta as property: why every mother deserves the right to choose
For some mothers, the placenta has deep cultural meaning. Asking about it during pregnancy could prevent avoidable distress.
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As the United States turns 250 there is bitter rivalry over who gets to tell the country’s story
The Trump administration wants to rid America’s naitonal monuments and museums of what they see as ‘woke’ interpretations of US history.
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Seaweeds are not plants – and six other surprising facts about aquatic flora
The rules for plants can be different in water.
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USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
From the very earliest days of independence, the struggle of African Americans for their rights has defined the idea of freedom in the United States.
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Your summer fiction reading list: five of the best reads of 2026 so far, according to our experts
Five books that take you all over the world