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‘Terror of kings’: why the 1066 appearance of Halley’s comet terrified the medieval world
The sudden appearance of such a bright comet must have made a deep impression on those who witnessed it.
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Experienced teachers are quitting or reducing their hours – they’re struggling to cope
Leaving is treated as a single event, when for many teachers it is closer to a slow unravelling.
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Is adding cottage cheese to everything from brownies to flatbreads really the best way to ‘proteinmaxx’ – and do you even need to?
In the first episode of the new season of Strange Health, we examine the health benefits of cottage cheese.
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What does a Starshield slowdown really mean for Ukraine’s war with Russia?
The move degrades one of the communications systems deeply embedded in how Ukraine fights.
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Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history with political violence that bears on the future
Australian history has been relatively free of political violence. But there have nonetheless been some shocking incidents from which we should learn.
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Haines loses leg; alleged attacker posted about environment and Gaza
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent.
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NZ’s next government will inherit a Treaty debate that is far from resolved
How much should Māori voices count in public life? And when does decisionmaking belong outside government and within Māori institutions?
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia
The former industry minister said Australia is ‘going too fast’ and ‘been swamped by US tech’ building data centres here to dodge growing US community opposition.
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AI reveals how a warming climate will intensify NZ’s most extreme downpours
By running hundreds of climate simulations much faster than conventional models, AI can deliver better regional projections of what communities need to prepare for.
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Honey bee hives have ‘living immune systems’ which defend against disease
Healthy honey bee colonies are remarkably good at keeping harmful microbes under control. A new study shows how they do it.
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Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know
Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania.
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Feral – and threatened? Endangered camels, banteng and hog deer have found an unexpected refuge in Australia
Wild dromedary herds no longer roam the Sahara, while wild banteng are vanishingly rare in Southeast Asia. Should we protect their feral populations in Australia?