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Why humans care so much about body odour, and what it really tells us
Research suggests smell may help us sense illness, emotion and risk long before we notice anything consciously.
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Heatwaves are destroying the sex lives of bees – new research
Sperm activity in bees dropped after being exposed to heatwave conditions.
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They ‘showed me a lot of love’: why young men seeking belonging join gangs
Gangs offer belonging, identity, protection and support for young people.
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Why are retail power prices finally falling?
Retail power prices are set to fall, as renewables pile in – even though transmission costs are rising.
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From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce your dementia risk
Do you knit or solve puzzles for fun? Research suggests hobbies such as these could help keep your brain healthy, particularly in older age.
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How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
You want to be a good friend. A psychologist explains when it’s time to suggest therapy and what to say to make a difference.
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An AI solution to an 80-year-old problem has shocked mathematicians
Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős’ ‘planar unit distance conjecture’ has stood since 1946 – but an AI disproof has made mathematicians pay attention.
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Pope Leo warns of AI’s risks to humanity in his first encyclical
The pope has warned that AI is never truly neutral: it reflects the society that made it. He has called for ethical oversight – and protecting workers.
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This election year budget is a political tightrope walk for Willis and National
National hasn’t achieved two of its three big fiscal policy promises from the previous election. Thursday’s budget will be a hard sell.
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Cricket and soccer are Australian sporting giants. How can they be struggling financially?
Football Australia and Cricket Australia highlight how sport organisations can appear commercially successful while remaining financially fragile.
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Is Beijing the world’s ‘living room’? China is enjoying the global stage, but there are limits to its influence
A parade of global leaders through Beijing is good for optics. But this visibility does not necessarily translate into global leadership.
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Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins – early intervention is crucial
Entanglement is a major animal welfare issue for marine mammals. A successful rescue is not just whether an animal is cut free but whether it recovers from injuries.