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Environment | Research

Thermal drones are helping to monitor some of Australia’s most elusive wildlife

Thermal camera-equipped drones are revolutionising wildlife surveys in Victoria’s native forests

Health & Medicine | Research

Revisiting a 100-year-old medical treatment to tackle the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria-killing viruses were used more than 100 years ago to treat infections, and now, as antibiotic-resistant infections increase, researchers are studying how we could bring them back

An artist's picture of the Earth surrounded by debris

Environment | Analysis

Earth has an Outer Space Treaty, but is it time for an Orbital Activity Treaty?

Space programs are launching more orbital objects every year – and some must come down. It’s time for legal regulation to manage our increasingly perilous Near Space zone and beyond

Politics & Society | Opinion

US uncertainty has left key countries rethinking their Trump ties

Education | Research

We still don’t know how to fix the global teacher shortage

Health & Medicine | Opinion

I’m a GP who’s built 10 apps without writing a line of code

Politics & Society | Opinion

Homophobia in AFL is not an isolated incident. It’s time we stopped treating it that way

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Sciences & Technology

Opinion

Don’t be fooled by Melbourne’s Fool’s Spring

From the ‘Spring of Deception’ to ‘The Swooping’, understanding the cycles of Australian weather can help us all love Melbourne’s eclectic seasons

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Education

While ChatGPT can help, Australian students must remember to think for themselves

As we countdown to Year 12 English exams – it’s worth remembering that in ATAR written tests, no one can use their AI crutch

Education

An alternative to ATAR

As students prepare for their end-of-year exams, new research is exploring an alternative to the ATAR that may better recognise student achievement and inspire good learning

Education

Future proofing Australian students with ‘new credentials’

A new report offers a glimpse into the next generation of school and university credentials and aims to redefine success for school leavers and graduates

Sciences & Technology

Opinion

What the global decline of greyhound racing means for all dogs

On International Dog Day, we’re seeing a fundamental change in how people think about animals. And anyone caring for dogs must understand it comes with profound responsibilities

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