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‘Kidfluencers’ are everywhere on social media. Should Australia consider the Netherlands’ proposed ban?
The so-called ‘kidfluencer’ economy is huge and growing. Australia should consider regulating it more tightly.
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History shows quarantine can be a blip – or mark some people forever
Hantavirus cruise ship passengers have left Perth quarantine. But how might quarantine affect them? History has some answers.
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COVID, flu and RSV: who should be thinking about vaccination in NZ this winter?
Well after the COVID pandemic, NZ’s respiratory virus landscape remains unsettled. if you’re over 65, COVID and flu vaccines remain a priority.
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Our brains predict the world – but learn most when they get it wrong
We act fast on the basis of our predictions but learn most when we get it wrong, according to a new brain-scan study.
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World Cup: why are left-footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?
Selectors look not just for fitness, movement and cognitive skills, but also for left-footedness – this trait has enormous strategic value on the pitch.
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12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our Solar System
A process called ‘hot bottom burning’ helped scientists determine the age of 3I/ATLAS.
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This tiny Australian spider uses a high-powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants
The ballista spider only feeds on extremely fierce green tree ants – so it has evolved sophisticated tools to safely catch its prey.
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What exactly is a stablecoin? NZ’s regulator has finally provided an answer
A recent ruling has clarified how one NZ dollar-backed crypto token fits within financial law. Just what does this mean for investors?
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Hanson has tapped into angst about immigration, but it remains central to the Australian story
The idea of Australia as an immigrant nation is deeply embedded in the country’s politics, culture and identity.
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‘Green’ home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term: new study
Builders and homeowners are both paying a price for this myth about sustainability features such as solar panels, insulation and batteries.
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Can bending and walking really increase the risk of a miscarriage?
A new study found each extra hour of bending forward at work raised a woman’s miscarriage risk by 36%. But there are reasons to be cautious of this finding.
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More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?
The largest proportion of students attending private schools in New South Wales is still in major cities. But inner regional areas are catching up.