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Young people who pass through youth justice die at six times the rate of their peers

New research finds the high death rate among justice-involved young people is preventable if we recognise youth justice is public health issue, not just a criminal justice one

Politics & Society

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Hostile attitudes toward women are driving extremism in young Australians

A survey of Australians as young as 13 found misogyny can predict extremist violence more strongly than ideology, religion or time online

Sciences & Technology

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Pacific farmers are reviving traditional knowledge to tackle a changing climate

Drawing on long-held knowledge, research is helping farmers better adapt to climate challenges like drought, weed pressure and declining soil health

Health & Medicine

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Preventing sexual violence at universities takes more than piecemeal education

Australian universities are required to implement evidence-based prevention programs for sexual violence, but the available evidence is often US-centric, non-inclusive and siloed

Sciences & Technology

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What happens when AI runs out of pictures?

AI is data-hungry and needs thousands of images to learn how to detect tumours or product defects, but often very few are available. A new method aims to change that

Sciences & Technology

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Australia's elusive rakali is hiding and thriving in Melbourne's waterways

The rakali is an Australian marvel of urban adaptation. Our new Map of the Month shows where to find them around Melbourne and where they’re mysteriously missing

Health & Medicine

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The mystery of weak teeth in Australian kids just got a little clearer

Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) can weaken children's teeth, leaving them painful and prone to decay. A new study has narrowed down the hunt for a solution

Environment

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As flood risk grows, underinsurance could become Australia’s least visible climate problem

More homes than ever are being mapped into flood zones, but many households are dropping their cover. New research points to a confusing system, not complacent homeowners

Sciences & Technology

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AI must be built with Indigenous Knowledges, not against them

The same AI that can help revive endangered languages can also deepen historical injustice. The difference, research shows, comes down to whether Indigenous Knowledges are built in from the start

Arts & Culture

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Fifty words at a time, this project is helping to preserve Australia’s Indigenous languages

The 50 Words Project is documenting Australia’s Indigenous languages by recording 50 everyday words in as many as possible. It now has 100 languages online, free for anyone to explore and learn