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Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world’s grapegrowers: new research
Renowned wine regions from Australia to South Africa are battling increasingly fierce fire seasons.
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Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
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Naomi Klein’s new book calls out end times fascism. What is this – and what’s the role of big tech?
Two new books, End Times Fascism and Nerd Reich, take a hard look at fascism today – and its intersections with big tech.
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Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI?
Competition for AI dominance resembles the nuclear arms race of the Cold War era. A similarly serious response may also now be needed.
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Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
Some schools are reportedly restricting cartwheels and handstands to prevent injuries.
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The government might strip some asylum seekers of their work rights. Here’s why it shouldn’t
The government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights of asylum seekers as part of its plan to decrease migration. But it’s not a good idea.
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Russian team ‘misused’ Claude AI to train a killer drone on scraped Ukrainian war footage
Visual footage — even that created by journalists and civilians to document conflict and hold nations accountable — can now become raw material for weapons development.
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Bird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?
How does a dolphin or seal even get bird flu? Most likely through contact with sick birds – or eating their carcasses.
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Trump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks with precedent, but evokes earlier age of White House support
Trump waded intro controversial territory with his comments in Ireland.
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How would One Nation’s immigration plan affect the labour market and economy?
Reducing the number of people on student and graduate visas may reduce migration numbers, but it could also weaken demand for Australian goods and services.
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Australia’s data centre build-out carries risks for the economy – and inflation
The rush to build data centres brings investment and the promise of a sophisticated digital economy. But it also creates new pressure on housing and skilled workers.
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Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs
Like many food debates, this one is tangled up in culture, history and power.