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Like a Goya of Google, artist Jon Rafman fixates on the internet’s perverse pleasures
Memento Hikikomori is an intoxicating mini-retrospective of Canadian artist Jon Rafman, now on at Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art.
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‘Digital duty of care’ laws will force tech platforms to look after users
The new bill puts the onus on tech platforms to protect Australians from harmful content and design features.
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The ‘core’ of One Nation’s super proposal is sound, says former Grattan Institute chief John Daley
One Nation wants to allow renters and mortgage holders to withdraw some super contributions to cover daily expenses. Daley agrees with part of the idea.
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AI is becoming more common in uni courses. What can students gain and what might they lose?
An AI system might generate the same words as a teacher but that doesn’t mean the educational interaction for the student is the same.
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A court will decide the future of Yuraygir’s feral horses. That matters for native plants and animals
Feral horses can inflict major ecological damage, as two experts explain.
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In junior sports, it’s all about having fun – then something changes. We set out to find out why
Over time, inappropriate behaviour at junior sports can become normalised. Leagues and clubs need to ensure this doesn’t happen.
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Why does microwaving fish smell so bad?
Next time your colleague funks up the break room, consider leaving a passive aggressive copy of this article nearby, so they can understand the chemistry involved.
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Can what we feed farm animals directly benefit our own health? Our research suggests it can
Chronic lifestyle diseases place growing pressure on healthcare. Prevention strategies should go beyond consumer behaviour and address how food is produced.
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Cutting the tobacco excise won’t stop the illegal trade. This is how other countries solved the problem
The illicit market for tobacco is not an inevitable result of high excise taxes.
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Can removing your fallopian tubes really reduce your risk of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer has a particularly poor survival rate. Only one in two women will live five years beyond their diagnosis.
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We’re not protecting our oceans as well as we think: new research
Overfishing and poor enforcement are just two reasons marine ecosystems are struggling to recover.
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Farmers can now produce more of their own energy than ever – but will they?
Self-reliance is important for many Australian farmers. But could farms ever become self-reliant in energy?