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For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation. My new study shows why it matters
Are you straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual or another sexual orientation? The census wants to know. Here’s why.
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Why the census won’t ask about intersex variations, and the reason it should
After backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community, the government agreed to include gender and sexual orientation questions in the new census. So why not intersex?
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Good things take time – but new research suggests mindfulness can make the wait easier
Mindfulness can change how we experience time, making it easier to wait for future rewards without relying on greater willpower.
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How many packs of Pokémon cards do you have to buy to catch ’em all? Probably hundreds, and most will be quite boring
A mathematical simulation shows why it can take so long to collect a full set of Pokémon cards.
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From flushing our toilets to building new schools, this is why filling in your census form matters
Here are ten practical things to know about the 2026 census, including fines if you lie or ignore it, what happens to your data and how to ask for help.
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Birds messing up your garden mulch? Why I’d think twice before reaching for the mulch glue
Mulch glue allows water and air to penetrate the soil, but there are concerns it may limit birds turning over and foraging in mulch.
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Rocketman Gosling, a porn star documentary and creepypasta nightmares: what to stream in August
Our experts have rounded up the top films and shows new to streaming, including some recent blockbusters.
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Africa shaped the global 2030 development agenda. How it can influence what comes next
African countries should start early to develop an agreed position before the next set of global priorities is discussed.
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Election misinformation spreads faster than facts can be checked: 3 insights from Kenya’s experience
Fact-checking only helps if it reaches people before they have made up their minds.
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South Africa’s privacy laws are evolving, but vulnerable people are being left behind
Privacy protection must also be a conversation that reflects the lived realities of vulnerable communities.
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FIFA and Infantino face an uncertain future as leading soccer nations fight for change
Recent FIFA controversies have exposed structural tensions within world soccer, which may result in significant change at the top.
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The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife
We cannot stop wild birds from flying. But we can control whether this becomes an unmanaged catastrophe or a closely tracked outbreak.