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175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost
University campuses reflect the layers of architectural and landscape styles that have shaped our cities and suburbs.
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Poorly fitting sports bras are forcing some women and girls away from sport – new research
Most decision-makers in sport think girls and women would benefit from learning about sports bra design, fit and support. Less than 1% offer this education.
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Was there really a female king in ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago? New study says yes
Meretneith was buried in a tomb fit for a male ruler. But for decades, debate has raged over her true royal status.
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Why Sydney Sweeney’s controversial advert goes beyond sexualising women’s sport
The discussion surrounding the American actor’s ad raises bigger questions about the attention placed on women’s bodies, not just in sport.
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How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer
It was once deemed crazy to get rid of protective tariffs. Privatising state banks was inconceivable. Both are now commonplace, but how does this happen?
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Our new research shows humans have maligned bandicoots for decades, making them more vulnerable to extinction
Humans have had a complex relationship with this marsupial, known for its pointy snout, thin tail and large hind feet.
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Coalition retains clear lead in Victorian Resolve poll, while federal polls are mixed
Labor is likely to lose the Victorian election, but it’s unclear whether the Coalition will be able to govern in majority or need support from One Nation.
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Why Supreme Court blocked Trump and Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting for midterms
An election law scholar explains the president’s effort to dramatically limit mail voting ahead of the midterm elections – and why the court decided to block it.
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Cyber attacks? Bioterrorism? To ‘Pace the Frontier’ of AI effectively, we must improve our anticipatory thinking
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues for slowing the pace of AI development globally. We must use this time to learn how to anticipate, and test for, future threats.
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How Germany’s far-right AfD is courting the voters it promises to deport
The AfD won Saxony-Anhalt without migrant voters, but it cannot ignore them in Berlin.
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Unsustainable – or manageable? We don’t yet know how data centres will impact Australia’s environment
The data centre boom will mean more energy and water use. The real question is how the energy is produced – and where the water comes from.
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Australia’s female economists have been making history for nearly 150 years. It’s time we knew their stories
In a stubbornly male dominated field, how brilliant did a woman have to be to succeed?