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What’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts?

We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as “Where did I leave my car keys?”

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Extreme heat at the World Cup: are FIFA’s safeguards enough?

On a midsummer day in Miami, temperatures can exceed 32°C with high humidity. In a full stadium of 65,000 fans, it can be several degrees hotter, posing a potential health risk to players.

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What does the ‘avant-garde’ look like today? Two new novels give very different answers

Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child and Anna Poletti’s Hello, World? are very different books. Scodellaro won the 2024 Novel Prize; her book stitches together a history of Black feminist poetry, theory and prose. Poletti’s novel is a work of queer erotic introspection, investigating the limits of domination and submission.

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How waves, ponds and green algae are accelerating sea ice melt in Antarctica

Picture sea ice in your mind. You probably imagine brilliant white, snow-covered floes floating on the surface of the ocean, home to penguins in the south of the globe or polar bears in the north.

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Italian prosciutto in place of Yunnan ham: how Chinese migrants navigate food in Australia

Chinese food heritage is diverse and vast, and embodies the distinct geographical and historical traces of various cultural identities.

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One Nation takes primary vote lead in Newspoll as Albanese’s ratings slump to record low

Newspoll corroborates two polls I reported last week that had One Nation first on primary votes, although only by one point in Newspoll instead of three points in the YouGov and Redbridge polls.

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To achieve ‘AI for all’ in agriculture, Canada’s farmers need regional, systems-level change

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the contours of life as we know it. In agriculture, the world market for AI is expected to reach almost US$47 billion by 2034. AI enables higher farm yields with fewer inputs, an outcome that matters deeply in an era of climate uncertainty and…

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Demand for menopause hormone therapy is on the rise – but training gaps remain for doctors

Higher awareness of the benefits of menopause hormone therapy (MHT) has led to rising demand for treatment – so much so that manufacturers can’t keep up and New Zealand’s drug-funding agency Pharmac had to temporarily ration supplies.

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Where did language come from? Nobody really knows, but the theories are fascinating

Humans are the only species known to use fully symbolic language: a system capable of expressing abstract ideas, imaginary worlds and endless combinations of meaning. But how did we get there?

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How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life in ancient Rome

We see glass objects every day, and often don’t think much about them. Mass-produced glass has become so cheap we barely think about the things it allows us to do.

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Washing machines could support skin health for First Nations people – if we get the wash settings right

Doing a load of laundry involves lots of decisions – from which cycle to choose to what detergent to use.

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As Japan’s popularity booms, a new survey shows strong anti-foreigner sentiment

Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is ageing, driving foreign labour to historic levels.

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We desperately need skilled workers. So why is vocational education treated as the ‘back-up plan’ for school leavers?

At the end of each school year, we see the same ritual play out. Year 12 results are released and newspapers publish league tables, ranking schools by their exam results.

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Getting scammed via a text will be harder from July 1 – but more businesses need to act

From July 1, when you get a text claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post or any other organisation, the first thing to check for will be one little word: “unverified”.

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Why more doctors are validating near-death experiences

According to an influential study published by The Lancet in 2001, one out of 10 patients who go into cardiac arrest will come back with a new core memory. This “near-death experience” (or NDE) is so vivid and convincing that it often reshapes the patient’s view of the world, the…

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Can stimulating the sense of smell be beneficial for the brain?

Can a simple scent released while you sleep improve your sense of smell, your memory or even the quality of your sleep? New research explores the benefits of passive olfactory stimulation.

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Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s lack of background in national security matters has sparked resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill, which is not surprising. But some Republicans, too, have expressed dismay at the president’s choice, a Trump loyalist who…

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Vision, Europe of the Future conference – in partnership with The Conversation

The Conversation is once again delighted to be a media partner of the think tank Vision, as it hosts its seventh ‘Europe of the Future’ conference in Siena, Italy.

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If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie – with big tech or its users?

When I talk to my son, an engineering student, and we have a question or disagreement, he immediately turns to ChatGPT as his primary source of information and confirmation.

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Rhino horn: why South Africa wants to revive the international trade, and why critics fear the consequences

South Africa wants to expand exports of rhino hunting trophies and other wildlife products. The move relies on an exemption process within the international treaty that has largely restricted rhino horn trade since 1977.

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Canada’s federal government is shelving online hate speech protections. Here’s why that’s a problem

Canada’s federal government says it has no intention of re-establishing Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, the provision that, until 2014, addressed hate speech on internet platforms.

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No, regaining weight after losing it won’t permanently damage your metabolism – new research

When it comes to losing weight, the fear of “ruining your metabolism” is widespread. Indeed, many people who have lost weight and then put it back on feel that every failed attempt leaves them worse off than before, with more fat, less muscle, greater hunger, lower energy, and an ever-diminishing…

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Despite toxic reputation, our research shows podcasts can help men’s mental health

Over the last decade, podcasts have become big business, with more than a fifth of UK adults listening to podcasts each week. The format particularly resonates with men, who are more likely than women to identify as podcast fans. Men are also overrepresented as podcast hosts.

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Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep sea

A Canadian deep-sea mining company may become the first to commercially mine the international seabed under a controversial U.S. executive order that bypasses United Nations regulations. A recent legal analysis suggests that this could place Canada in violation of international law.

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South Africa’s anti-migrant campaigns use the language of democracy: why that’s dangerous

Anti-migrant campaigns in South Africa are increasingly being framed as acts of community protection. Protesters present their efforts as a response to community concerns about crime, unemployment and failing public services.

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