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When a bet may not be gambling – the puzzle of prediction markets
Prediction markets offer the chance to speculate on the outcome of a sports match or election.
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Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to Gulf states
On the Strait of Hormuz seabed are vital communication cables linking Gulf states with the rest of the world.
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How ‘portfolio reasoning’ explains Trump’s constant reevaluation of America’s value
Trump has approached governing through the same framework as his former business portfolio, where he casts the US as a flagship holding whose value he was elected to increase.
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To crack the job market, internships can be just as key for young people as the degree
Job preparation through internships matters more than ever for young people amid a precarious and fast-changing job market.
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Can an ancient virus be brought back to life? What 500-year-old smallpox DNA reveals
Smallpox DNA from two people buried in Chile reveals the virus’s arrival through European colonisation – but recreating it would require deliberate laboratory work.
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Europe’s e-waste is a valuable resource – let’s not throw it away
Europe is not facing a scarcity problem but a recovery challenge, and one that can be solved.
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More than 2 million Indigenous people lived in Australia in 1788: new research
Genetic, archaeological and environmental evidence suggest the Indigenous population fell by more than 90% In the 70 years after the British invaded.
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AFP commissioner urges ‘conversation’ about link between Australians’ level of illicit drug use and organised crime
Krissy Barrett’s call comes after recent murders in Sydney linked to organised crime included two cases of mistaken identity in one week.
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Hanson ‘regrets’ hurt caused by remark about ‘primitive’ First Nations people
After facing a barrage of criticism for her comments, the One Nation leader says it was not her intention to cause hurt.
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David Hockney: Portraits in Print reveals lesser-known aspects of the celebrated artist
The National Gallery of Australia exhibition showcases the late British artist’s mastery of intimate detail and talent for connection
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175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost
University campuses reflect the layers of architectural and landscape styles that have shaped our cities and suburbs.
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Poorly fitting sports bras are forcing some women and girls away from sport – new research
Most decision-makers in sport think girls and women would benefit from learning about sports bra design, fit and support. Less than 1% offer this education.