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The US says it has launched ‘space control weapons’. It plays into the hands of its enemies
This could mark the start of a major arms race in space, which would threaten all of us on Earth.
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Hanson’s personal attacks and offensive comments are straight out of the populist playbook. But they come with risks
What is acceptable from a minor party of protest may not be what voters want to see from a potential government.
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The Jim Henson Company reminds us even the synthetic can be joyous and beautiful and beloved
Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company is now open at QAGOMA, Brisbane. It reminds us that puppets are extensions of us.
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The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world
The move suggests Iran and its allies are settling in for a long war. That could mean pain for the global economy.
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Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world’s grapegrowers: new research
Renowned wine regions from Australia to South Africa are battling increasingly fierce fire seasons.
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Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
If you’re squeamish, you might want to avoid the TikTok videos of people peeling off their pimple patches. But if you want to know if they really work, read on.
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Naomi Klein’s new book calls out end times fascism. What is this – and what’s the role of big tech?
Two new books, End Times Fascism and Nerd Reich, take a hard look at fascism today – and its intersections with big tech.
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Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI?
Competition for AI dominance resembles the nuclear arms race of the Cold War era. A similarly serious response may also now be needed.
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Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
Some schools are reportedly restricting cartwheels and handstands to prevent injuries.
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The government might strip some asylum seekers of their work rights. Here’s why it shouldn’t
The government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights of asylum seekers as part of its plan to decrease migration. But it’s not a good idea.
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Russian team ‘misused’ Claude AI to train a killer drone on scraped Ukrainian war footage
Visual footage — even that created by journalists and civilians to document conflict and hold nations accountable — can now become raw material for weapons development.
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Bird flu has claimed its first Australian sea lion and dolphin. How does the virus get into these animals?
How does a dolphin or seal even get bird flu? Most likely through contact with sick birds – or eating their carcasses.