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Environment

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We’re missing out on the clean ‘natural nuclear’ energy beneath our feet

Geothermal energy from the Earth’s core gives Australia the potential to warm houses and power businesses 24/7 using existing infrastructure from other energy industries

Politics & Society

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Opinion

10 reasons why nuclear energy is a bad idea for Australia

There’s a lot of information and disinformation out there on nuclear energy. These are my 10 reasons why nuclear energy would be a bad idea for Australia

Politics & Society

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Analysis

Disinformation damages democracy, but perhaps not in the way you think

Many Australians are aware of the influence of misinformation and disinformation on elections, but there are more insidious ways it harms our democratic society

Politics & Society

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Analysis

US tariffs have backfired, and China is winning in Southeast Asia

Punishing nations for cooperating with China just pushes them closer to America’s economic rival

Politics & Society

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Book extract

Why do women still have less status and power than men?

A new book, Patriarchy Inc., makes the case for a new approach to gender equality in work – one that’s fairer, more secure, and more rewarding for all of us

Sciences & Technology

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Research

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

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Is the US Government handing its tariff decision making to AI?

There are big risks in replacing experts with AI to make decisions on global trade, and we may be about to find out what can go wrong

Health & Medicine

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Research

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

Arts & Culture

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Analysis

By filming in a single shot, Adolescence is choreographed with the precision of live theatre

Each one-hour episode of Netflix’s Adolescence is realised in a single, unbroken take. No edits. No resets.

Arts & Culture

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Research

Reuniting artist Reggie Uluru with his restored Ngintaka sculpture

When Aṉangu artist Reggie Uluru’s sculpture was damaged, conservators from the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation repaired the work, ready for repainting