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Politics & Society | Opinion

Trump is no Caesar, but the republic is collapsing

There’s a parallel between ancient Rome and America’s modern republic and it doesn’t bode well for the future of the US

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Activists from the National Center for Transgender Equality, partner organizations and their supporters hold a 'We Will Not Be Erased' rally in front of the White House

Politics & Society | Opinion

My mixed emotions on Transgender Day of Visibility

Around the world, trans people are under attack. So, while Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration, we need to talk about the dread as well

Sciences & Technology | Research

What’s behind gluten sensitivity when coeliac tests are negative?

In the hunt for what's really behind non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), new research suggests an integrated approach combining dietary modification with psychological support

Sciences & Technology | Research

After a bushfire, people need new housing fast. This might be the answer

Education | Research

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

Arts & Culture | Opinion

Conserving our cultural record is more important than ever

Environment | Analysis

Directly or indirectly, we all depend on forests

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In Pursuit of Knowledge

Explore ‘In Pursuit of Knowledge’, our series that brings together experts to examine and illuminate the critical issues of our time

Education

Research

White, male, British authors still dominate school reading lists

Is Australia's literature curriculum still beholden to its colonial past? New research says it is, with a focus on class and privilege

#ICYMI - In Case You Missed It

Politics & Society

What are 21st century parents concerned about?

Slowing wage growth, the increasing cost of education and the fast pace of social change make it difficult for parents to prepare their children for uncertain futures

Environment

Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers

A new video series called ‘Climate Kids’ has been launched to help kids (and their parents) combat climate anxiety and feel equipped to take positive action

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Arts & Culture

How to be less of an ‘unc’ and more of a ‘sigma’: Your guide to translating your teenager

Teenagers are our best linguistic innovators, but sometimes it can be hard to understand what they’re talking about

Health & Medicine

Opinion

How to avoid bankrupting your ‘hope budget’

From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a resource. And like any resource, it needs budgeting

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