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The phantom lighthouse: new research explains one of Australia’s strangest illusions
Visitors to Lady Elliot Island report seeing a lighthouse far out to sea at night – and scientists have at last figured out why.
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What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out
The most successful campaigns combine conviction with clear, specific goals.
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What disability housing support could look like – beyond Australia’s outdated group home model
Alternative housing options for people with disabilities are working well overseas and in some pockets of Australia.
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Why Republicans are on the back foot ahead of US midterm elections
Sitting presidents are almost always punished in the midterm elections – and 2026 is looking like it will be no exception.
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Failure to ratify the EU trade deal would cost Australia far more than beef
The Coalition wants to block the free-trade agreement. The Australian economy would suffer as a result.
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1 in 4 Australians physically abused by parents: study
Physical abuse can include an adult hitting, pushing, kicking, beating, punching, choking or burning a child.
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Is Ali G racist?
Ali G can be called ‘liquid racism’ – its definition slips away whenever someone tries to pin it down.
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Three ways professional gaming is becoming geopolitical
The global esports industry has grown to rival many mainstream sports in scale, viewership and cultural reach.
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The female scream is now an all-powerful cry in horror films
As Halloween approaches and horror movies circulate, a look at the legendary ‘scream queens’ and their talent and power.
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Earwax is both slippery and sticky – this weird combo might lead to safer insect repellents
Earwax’s unusual physical properties help it repel insects in the lab. Is this a job it evolved to do in animal ears?
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Do more cannabis stores near schools mean more teens use cannabis? Our research suggests the answer is complicated
Understanding adolescent cannabis use requires looking beyond store locations to consider how young people obtain cannabis, why they use it and how to prevent harmful patterns of consumption.
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Indonesia’s El Niño-driven peat fires are choking the region – and releasing centuries of stored carbon
An intense drought is the match. Decades of deforestation and peat draining provide the fuel.