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What the hit new show Off Campus gets right in its portrayal of sexual violence
For decades, TV has had a ‘rape problem’. But Off Campus proves stories about sexual violence don’t need to be graphic to be powerful.
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Starting kindergarten soon? Summer is a perfect time to support your child’s early literacy learning
The best part of having fun with rhymes and words, noticing letters and reading together is that interactions build both early literacy skills and family connections.
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Two scientists on their race to make a new Ebola vaccine
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola causing the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo currently has no vaccine. The Conversation Weekly podcast speaks to two researchers working to develop one.
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The pigeon fanciers of the Bronze Age
Why pigeons deserve more respect.
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‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup
‘Soccer’ originated as a slang term in the 1880s and continues to be used around the world today. So why are some people squeamish about the term?
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Dopamine menus: can small pleasures help us get unstuck?
For some neurodivergent people, motivation isn’t just about willpower. A growing trend known as ‘dopamine menus’ offers a way to access rewarding activities.
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Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience
Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.
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Grattan on Friday: Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus
Debate around the budget rolls on as Pauline Hanson prepares herself for centre stage.
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We watched the first Enhanced Games live in Las Vegas – this is what we learned
After the headlines and the hype, only one world record was broken in Las Vegas, though many athletes set personal bests.
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Low-dose Zoladex won’t be available in Australia from November. What might that mean for you?
This drug is used to treat endometriosis and some breast cancers, but will soon be stripped from Australian shelves.
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Australia is facing a new 12.5% US tariff over anti-slavery claims. Are they actually right?
Using tariffs to make nations act on forced labour is questionable. Yet there is substance behind the US allegations – including that Australia hasn’t done enough.
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Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it
For decades, basketball was dominated by super tall players crowding around the basket for easy shots. Then things changed with a stroke of paint.