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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

Education
Research
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
Research
After a bushfire, people need new housing fast. This might be the answer
Temporary accommodation and timely construction of sustainable, affordable modular housing can help communities to recover from natural disasters

Arts & Culture
Opinion
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

Environment
Analysis
Directly or indirectly, we all depend on forests
To stop deforestation for agricultural use, we need to transform the way we produce and consume food

Education
Research
How a gaming program is giving neurodivergent kids a power up
Neurodivergent kids all over the world are set to build friendships, confidence and belonging through a collaborative gaming program

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

Sciences & Technology
Degradable bioplastics offer a smart solution to nitrogen pollution
Wrapping fertilisers in degradable plastics is showing promise for increasing food production while reducing pollution

Politics & Society
This election is a test of how AI-driven information could shape Australia’s democracy
Australia is one of the most online electorates in the world. And in 2025, AI-driven algorithms are now shaping much of what we see and know about our elections