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Under the Microscope

‘The real ‘magic’ of biology happens at invisible, chemical scales’

Anastasios (Tash) Polyzos grew up in regional restaurants and rock bands, but it was his fascination with chemical reactions that birthed an entrepreneur

Arts & Culture

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Analysis

K-Pop Demon Hunters’ continued domination redefines streaming

Unlike other shows, the idols in K-Pop Demon Hunters are not only glossy but highly relatable, messy and human. This may help explain why it's become the most-watched Netflix movie of all time

Sciences & Technology

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Opinion

Is today the day the music dies?

Australia’s live music scene is already suffering, but AI-generated music could put the industry under even more pressure

Arts & Culture

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Opinion

Is K-Pop going K-aput?

The Korean Wave is a global phenomenon, but there’s a dark side to South Korea’s soft-power strategy that we need to talk about

Arts & Culture

‘Anti-hero’: A philosophical take on Taylor’s existential authenticity

Taylor Swift fans adore her authenticity, but what does it actually mean to be ‘authentic’ when you are a mega-celebrity in the digital age?

Arts & Culture

The myth and magic of Sgt Pepper

As music lovers worldwide mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ most celebrated album, we explore why it has stood the test of time

Arts & Culture

Eurovision skyrockets into orbit with Timberlake

Eurovision’s knack for capturing the zeitgeist is paying off amid Swedish savviness and raw US star power

Arts & Culture

The purple reign is over: Long live Prince’s legacy

The pop icon changed music forever, influencing a generation of artists

Arts & Culture

An icon who collected sounds

David Bowie taught us how to listen to music we thought we already knew