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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