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Have we lost our appetite for meat and dairy alternatives?
Plant-based foods may be going out of fashion – an expert explains.
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What came before the Big Bang?
Listen to the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast to hear astronomer Michael Lam on what theories scientists have for what came before the Big Bang.
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The RBA holds interest rates steady, but warns another hike is possible if inflation stays high
There’s no sign of interest rate cuts on the horizon, with inflation still far too high for comfort.
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‘It’s a disgrace’: the US has abandoned the Kurds again – and this time, Trump is insulting them to boot
The US president is trying to shift the blame for his failures in Iran – and the Kurds are an easy scapegoat.
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Odour-resistant and soft on the skin: the science of merino wool explained
Merino wool is a smart choice for both cold and warm weather. But exactly why is it such a good material?
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Russia’s strike on centuries-old Ukrainian monastery complex reveals its growing desperation
This attack has been widely understood as a Russian attempt to eradicate Ukrainian identity, and target a site that is extremely spiritually important to Ukrainians.
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The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival
Our expert watched some 40 films from this year’s line-up, and nearly all of them – apart from one dud – were excellent.
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Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer
Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides around the world. An expert explains what we know about the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
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How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news
They are more engaged in news and more willing to pay for it – and they do so primarily through social media.
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Cheaper fares won’t fix NZ’s public transport woes – and neither will a few extra buses
One party wants to lower fares. The other wants more services. Neither proposal represents a serious plan to address decades of public transport underfunding.
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The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.
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Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one
From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.