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80-million-year-old snake fossil sheds light on why lizards lost their limbs and started slithering
Snakes lost their limbs millions of years ago to become undulating, scaly tubes of muscles. Scientists are finally figuring out why.
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How telehealth is fuelling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich
Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.
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Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school
This is the latest escalation in a dispute with the state government that has been running since mid-2025.
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As missiles fly, Iranians are turning to art, culture and memes to find community
Despite ongoing security concerns and threats against infrastructure, the Iranian public has maintained a noticeable presence in public and online.
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‘A river is our life force’: why Indigenous cultural values must be visible in conservation
An animal, plant, landscape or waterway may be culturally vital even if not rare or threatened.
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As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?
The British Empire has long since folded. But the Commonwealth of Nations remains a global collective of like-minded countries.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s removal of two top defence officials highlights the role of morale in long wars
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov and Gen. Syrskyi amid military tensions. What does it mean for the country’s war effort?
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Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front-line communities are paying the cost
Buying more planes will not help Canada tackle wildfires if there is not a thought-out plan for their use well ahead of a fire.
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Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why
The power dynamics of labour migration to the Middle East are complex.
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Why safe water is still lacking in the Marajó Archipelago, one of the world’s most water-abundant regions
Brazil holds 12% of the world’s freshwater reserves and yet growing water insecurity reveals some of the country’s deepest sanitation inequalities, which are particularly relevant to Marajó, its largest coastal island.
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Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home
Questions persist over ethical recruitment from countries already facing healthcare workforce shortages.
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Shooters for hire: What’s fuelling the Canadian increase in outsourced violence?
Shooters are becoming freelance contractors. Their target’s ideology is entirely irrelevant to them and their involvement is purely transactional.