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How the US has celebrated its independence over the years
Americans have long argued over the revolution’s lessons and legacy.
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America at 250: still a ‘democratic experiment’
Marking the first 250 years of the United States of America.
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A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means
Another apparent case of H5 avian influenza in a wild bird is a cause for concern – but it’s not the same as an outbreak.
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We took a self-driving car on the road for 100 days to see how it handled itself – these are the mistakes it kept making
Autonomous vehicles work much better than many people think – and much worse. Some simple changes to our roads could make them safer.
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Friday essay: how the Murdoch media’s loyalty to Israel births hypocrisy, attacks and ‘failed journalism’
News Corporation’s decades-long support for Israel is reflected in its coverage of Israel–Palestine, reducing its complexities to a black and white issue.
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What is mild cognitive impairment? And does it always lead to dementia?
Mild cognitive decline doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop dementia. But it’s a common fear.
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Blind boxes are a game of chance. Here’s how to keep kids from getting hooked
If you are a parent of kids who love blind boxes, you might be worried about how the game of luck echoes gambling.
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Could this asteroid be a piece of the Moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out
One of Earth’s closest cosmic companions has puzzled scientists for years.
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Why the Socceroos should be confident of a history-making World Cup win against Egypt
Progressing to the next World Cup round would represent a significant step forward for Australian soccer, and it’s an achievable aim.
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Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready
New modelling suggests hotter summers could place new demands on NZ’s electricity system, increase heat-related deaths and hit vulnerable people hardest.
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B.C. and Alberta fall behind on fracking safety distances for residents
Setback regulations remain the only lever that affords some protection to those bearing the greatest health risks of shale gas development in their neighbourhoods.
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New NZ series Head Girl veers between hilarity and dread
Head Girl, based on the poetry collection from Freya Daly Sadgrove, centres on three 20-something flatmates in Wellington, each at a moment of personal crisis.