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Health & Medicine

Taking a close look at the evidence behind ‘IVF add-ons’

Many IVF optional extras – or ‘add-ons’ – are not supported by good-quality evidence that shows they are effective or safe. A new website now helps patients navigate these options

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As AI gets smarter, are we getting dumber?

There’s growing concern that an over-reliance on AI could lead to apathy and cognitive decline. So, what can we do to stay sharp in an AI-driven world?

Censored pages of a book by the Inquisition and inscription of the censor in 1747.

Conserving our cultural record is more important than ever

Any loss of our historical record – accidental or intentional – leaves us less able to understand the past or make informed decisions about our future

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Maybe the problem isn’t critical thinking, but how we assess it

There is a growing concern that Australia’s university students lack critical thinking, but maybe the problem is how we teach and assess it

Sciences & Technology

Do you think like an intelligence analyst?

Australians may not be considering a career as intelligence analysts because they’re unsure what skills they need. A new study aims to find out how much we understand about how analysts think, and you can help

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