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How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing
As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.
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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
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Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked – it’s a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
Who was the ‘real’ Robin Hood – community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales in pubs have long disagreed.
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How do beta blocker heart drugs actually work for anxiety?
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.
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Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade uncertainty.
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Ferrari’s first electric supercar has proved controversial – a car designer explains why
The critical question is not whether the Luce succeeds as a product, but whether it succeeds as a Ferrari.
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Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved
A data center could get more solar power and be kept much colder in space, but it would be extremely difficult to repair and update.
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Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky
An observatory director describes the differences between the types of rocks that fly through space.
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Major sporting events could offer a public health role for nursing students
For most observers, the World Cup is about soccer, national pride and global celebration. But for host cities, it’s also a public health event. Here’s how nursing students could help.
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After a coaching masterclass against Turkey, can the Socceroos shock the US and Paraguay?
How did the Socceroos manage to stun Turkey at the World Cup, and what are their chances going forward?
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The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival
Our expert watched some 40 films from this year’s line-up, and nearly all of them – apart from one dud – were excellent.
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How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news
They are more engaged in news and more willing to pay for it – and they do so primarily through social media.