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Why the Aussie dollar is climbing back towards a 36-year high against the yen
Japan and the US both want the yen to strengthen, but for quite different reasons. But succeeding in this task has risks of its own.
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Testimony as a target: how witnesses at the antisemitism royal commission are being abused online
New research looking at more than 1,300 posts directed toward witnesses reveals vitriolic abuse. Royal commissions need updating for the digital age.
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Love across racial boundaries: the true history behind Netflix’s My Brilliant Career
Chinese Australian actor Christopher Chung takes on a lead romantic role in the new Netflix adaptation of My Brilliant Career.
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A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
HIs achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.
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As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’
Fossil-fuel dependence, the costs of adapting to a changing climate and the transition to cleaner energy are all driving up costs.
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Inside the antarctic expedition that made Shackleton and Scott famous – and paved the way to the South Pole
Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton were comrades on their first Antarctic adventure but the expedition would sow the seeds of future rivalry.
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Who does sport really belong to – the fans or the funders?
Fifa’s recent sell-off controversy has reignited the debate about ownership of football and other sports.
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Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past
Archaeology can repair past harm, create work for people in the present and preserve cultural heritage for the future.
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Scientists have designed a functioning virus from scratch using AI – what you need to know
Researchers used AI to design working bacteriophages for the first time, raising questions about antibiotic resistance and biosecurity.
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Why do some people feel life is so unfair? Understanding this may help explain conspiracy beliefs
New research shows experiences of adversity are linked with stronger perceptions of injustice – and a greater tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.
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In a more devolved UK, should London still be in charge of broadcasting?
Wales is pushing for a greater say over broadcasting as the UK’s constitutional balance continues to shift.
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New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
License plate readers are widely used in the US. A new product marketed to police departments promises to add the ability to sense phones and other devices in passing cars.