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Men make up less than 18% of Australian primary school teachers. Is this a problem?
Australian primary school principals have called for more male primary school teachers, saying boys need more ‘male role models’.
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Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
What a prehistoric flying reptile’s bone reveals about its diet – and the future of fossil science.
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‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?
Following the World Cup but confused by some of the language used by commentators and fans? You’re not alone.
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More than chatbots: why business AI agents are Big Tech’s next product battleground
Meta’s just-launched Business Agent could mark a major shift in how companies of all sizes deal with customers. But what are the trade-offs?
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Female cannibals: what’s behind the emerging horror fiction trend?
The female cannibal has become a radical figure who satisfies her cravings.
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US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler
President Donald Trump has talked of a potential role for Syrian forces in fighting Hezbollah – a move that would raise alarm in Lebanon.
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Tim McGraw at 20: how Taylor Swift’s debut single set her formula for success
Although she initially borrowed his name and cultural capital, these days when people think of Tim McGraw, they almost certainly think of Taylor Swift.
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What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says
Sometimes, women who want a freebirth are aware of the risks. But some feel this is their only option.
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The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months
A peace deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but insurance premiums, mine clearance and a container shortage across two continents suggest the disruption is far from over.
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Why don’t some people get vaccinated? It’s more complicated than you think
Vaccine uptake is not just a behavioural issue. Challenges like childcare and transportation rarely come up in public conversations about hesitancy, but they play a major role in who gets vaccinated.
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Claims of Dartmoor pony cull reignite row over how to save Britain’s moorlands
Semi-wild ponies are valuable for habitat restoration, yet policy changes may threaten their survival.
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Why more births now end in caesarean section
As emergency caesarean rates rise, research from Bangladesh and England suggests decisions are shaped by more than clinical need.