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Why the world can’t agree how to tackle drought
Fighting drought and combating desertification are climate obligations.
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Satellite images show how penguins’ diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change
When penguin colonies are surrounded by sea ice, the penguins tend to eat more fish, rather than krill. And colonies that eat more fish are more successful at sustaining their numbers.
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AI skin cancer detection tools are getting better – but only for people with light skin
These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.
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Compared to driving, flying is extraordinarily safe – but why doesn’t it feel that way?
When it comes to transportation, there’s a hidden danger in choosing what feels safer.
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AI agents can now remember and hackers can ‘poison’ their memories — a new cybersecurity threat
Memory makes AI agents more useful, but it can also allow malicious instructions to remain hidden and influence decisions long after an attack.
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Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits
A study of more than 1 million people found genetic influences on the Big Five traits that shape our personality.
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Can Australian businesses legally ban customers from using smart glasses?
An outright ban is legally risky. Here are some safer options.
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Thousands of Australians received infected blood, over decades. Now they’ll have their say
Thousands of Australians unwittingly contracted HIV and hepatitis C before donated blood was routinely tested. Could a new Senate inquiry mean fairer compensation?
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Trust is key: why home energy upgrades need more than rebates
Research suggests relationships are key to ensuring home energy upgrade programs work.
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Ancient fossil from China reveals animal-microbe partnerships dating back 550 million years
A sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may have turned a hostile environment into an ecological opportunity for the ancient conotubus organism.
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Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined
The centenaries of some of Iraq’s most influential archaeological discoveries invite reflection about the role of Iraqi scientists.
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Giardiasis cases are rising in England: should we be worried?
Giardia causes hundreds of millions of infections globally each year.