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Mariana Martines: the infuriating reason you’ve never heard of this brilliant 18th-century composer
Why musical talents like this famed female composer were allowed to fade into obscurity
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Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants
The way wealthy migrants and influencers reacted to Iranian attacks can tell us a lot about the image that places like Dubai have carefully cultivated.
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Pain shouldn’t be judged with a lie detector test – here’s why
We have always doubted patients who say they are in pain. Now we have a machine to do it for us.
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Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
AI toys can tell stories, chat about a child’s interests, play games or even discuss what’s happening in the world today. But they come with risks.
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Climate change may shift hailstorms towards Earth’s poles – new study
Costs from severe storms are increasing – and this global shift in hailstorm spells bad news for crops, too.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
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Australia’s economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges
If GDP per person falls again in the June quarter, Australia would enter a ‘per capita’ recession – signalling the average Australian is going backwards.
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What is ‘clean eating’ and how can it affect wellbeing?
For some people, healthy eating can become an obsession that has a devastating impact on their health and relationships.
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How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know
Don’t panic about AI data centres and water – it’s energy we should worry about
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Babies with older siblings have a higher infection risk, but are less protected through vaccination
New research reveals maternal vaccination drops with each pregnancy. This means later-born children are less protected but at higher risk of infectious illness.
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Can ‘grip strength’ exercises actually help you live longer?
This sounds far-fetched. But what does the science say?
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One Nation surges to first on primary votes in two new polls
Both Redbridge and YouGov polls have Pauline Hanson’s party ahead of the government, before preferences.