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South Sudan at 15: how the political elite have found a way to profit from peace as well as war
In South Sudan, war and peace are two settings of one extractive system rather than true opposites.
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Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it
As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.
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Jeremy Rose: The nuclear-free Pacific and hypersonic hypocrisy
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose On February 18 of this year, the United States launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from the Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Travelling at speeds of more than 24,000 km/h, it landed near the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, 6700 kilometres away, 24 minutes later. Minuteman III missiles can
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What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?
People are now taking peptides for a variety of reasons, including fat loss. But are they legal? And what are the risks? Here’s what you need to know.
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NZ accuses China of going against peace and stability of Pacific
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific New Zealand says China’s testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region. China briefed regional governments on Monday of its intention to fire a long-range, nuclear-capable missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean. According to
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Secrecy in Victoria’s courts is rife. Here are 6 reforms that would make the system better
There’s no doubt open justice is at crisis point in Victoria following sustained negative media reporting. But it can be improved.
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World Cup’s credibility in question after Fifa volte face following call from Donald Trump
The decision to change the rules because of pressure from the White House will destroy all trust in football’s governing body.
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How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology
What began as a symbol of status has become a complex technological challenge.
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Why are our fingers different lengths?
Your fingers’ lengths are just one feature of many that let your hands grasp, press, pull and otherwise interact with the world.
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For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution
Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
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From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework for understanding the world not as broken but as naturally seeking balance
Daoism approaches the world not from the perspective that the world is broken or needs to be saved, but rather that it is naturally balanced.
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Why reports Trump pressed FIFA to overturn a decision are so alarming
Sport has always been political. But if reports Trump has wielded political power to change on-field decisions are true, it signals a dangerous precedent.