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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk

For millions of people around the world, pollen season means weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked or runny nose. The timing varies depending on where you live and which plants are in flower, but grass pollen is one of the most common triggers.

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Craft hobbies can give you a voice – just as they did for the women of the Arts and Crafts movement

When I was 21, I was encouraged to write my university dissertation on a house that I had known most of my life – Standen, built by the architect and designer Philip Webb between 1891 and 1894 in West Sussex. My uncle was the gardener there.

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AI could revolutionise concussion care in sport – but risks remain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping medicine, from diagnosing disease to accelerating drug discovery. Its influence is also reaching the world of sport.

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The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space

The UK Space Agency has announced an agreement with Vast – a US commercial space company – that could send British astronaut John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. If the mission goes ahead, he would become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in…

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Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat-tolerant — but only up to a point

Indonesia is home to the world’s largest and most biodiverse coral reef system, spanning more than 32,000 square kilometres across the archipelago. Just like what is happening globally, these reefs are now bearing the brunt of a warming ocean.

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Masters of the Universe shows how companies learned to monetise childhood forever

A new Masters of the Universe film is now out in cinemas – nearly four decades on from the original 1983 cartoon series and 1987 film.

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Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime

Shark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag and sea cucumbers in the post – these are just a few examples of illegal marine wildlife trafficking.

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Why the tax NZ never wanted to talk about is back on the political agenda in 2026

New Zealand has long stood out among comparable economies not for what it taxes, but for what it doesn’t.

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Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research

Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59.

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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks.

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Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au.

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How the food industry shapes your child’s fussy eating

Your toddler demands a Bluey-themed yoghurt and has a tantrum when offered something else. If it’s not a Nutella sandwich, your child’s lunchbox comes home uneaten. And the dinner table can become a battleground unless there are sausages, chicken nuggets or pizza on the plate.

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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?

For the first time in history, soccer’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams in 2026, marking one of the most radical changes ever made to the tournament.

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This tax time, here’s what to watch out for – and when it’s better to lodge early or later

Tax time is coming – and with it, the unfortunate reality of needing to do something to get ready.

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Are Australia’s carbon farming schemes just hot air? Hardly – forests are regrowing almost everywhere

Trees take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into wood, storing it for decades. This is why Australian authorities have made forest regeneration eligible for carbon credits.

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Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance.

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Australia wants social media to be ‘safe by design’. What does that actually look like?

Australia is world-leading in taking active measures to keep people safe online – home to the world’s first dedicated online safety regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, and the first country to introduce enforceable industry codes requiring platforms to tackle harmful content at scale.

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Modern warfare aspires to be pan-domain. What does that mean for western militaries?

Canada and its allies use many terms to describe how military operations are conducted. These terms are not interchangeable. They fall along a spectrum of complexity, integration, domains and the number of entities involved.

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Canada’s possible expansion of MAID for mental illness is worrisome, including for high schools

Canada’s federal government is waiting for a special joint parliamentary committee’s recommendations on the issue of MAID expansion to include mental illness.

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What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?

Agriculture today is a massive, globally interconnected industry. That interconnectivity has brought jobs and varied foods to people who might not otherwise be able to access them.

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Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

When a Tottenham Hotspur Football Club fan hurled a banana peel that landed near Arsenal Football Club striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during a 2018 North London derby, a photographer captured the moment. That image became an arresting symbol of racism in soccer.

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How you can stop your cat from bringing home unwelcome pathogens

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.

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Enhanced Games: what’s the issue?

The “Enhanced Games”, which took place in Las Vegas from May 21–24, 2026, allow the use of performance-enhancing substances and technological equipment that are normally banned. They have been unanimously condemned by anti-doping authorities and have been the subject of fierce criticism, particularly in the media.

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Ghana wants learner-centred classrooms – but many teachers still favour old methods

Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement…

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Internet access is unequal in South Africa’s economic powerhouse: survey shows race and income mark the digital divide

Digital technologies create great opportunities, but the transformation they offer isn’t equally within reach of everyone. Access is determined by a vast digital divide.

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