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What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war?

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…

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Friday essay: how to have brave conversations in an age of loud moral certainty

Most of us still like to think of ourselves as people who can talk things through.

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Offenders serving community sentences are more likely to keep jobs, earn more – new research

When should offenders be sent to prison and when is it better to keep them in the community under close supervision?

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I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?

Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations.

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As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines?

As the conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel, shipping and food supplies, many are starting to ask if they will be still be able to get their medicines if the war drags on.

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We can’t implant our brains in robot beavers – but Hoppers gets a lot right about animal science

Hoppers is a deceptively simple story that opens up complex ethical and scientific questions.

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Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board

Petrol prices in Australia have risen sharply over the past six weeks. In early February, prices in major cities were around 160–180 cents per litre. By mid-March, they had increased to approximately 230–240 cents per litre.

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New Stan film Whale Shark Jack is a kid-focused tribute to WA’s awe-inspiring coastline

Whale Shark Jack is Stan’s heartfelt, kid-focused addition to the Australian wildlife movie canon.

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Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved

Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees are collecting nest materials?

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The unseen challenges of life on the Moon

For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the Moon, but to live and work there for weeks, months – and eventually years.

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Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ

In the aftermath of the latest bout of extreme rainfall across New Zealand’s upper North Island, there were some familar scenes.

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Toxic blooms and invasive clams are forcing a rethink on the Waikato River

The Waikato is New Zealand’s longest river, central to the identity and practices of Waikato River iwi and a source of drinking water for nearly half of the country’s population.

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Do people still care about opera? An insider raises some doubts

In a now notorious interview, actor Timothée Chalamet declared he only wanted to work in a creative field people valued. He was not keen on an art form like opera, “where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore’.”

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We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable

In 1967, catastrophic bushfires in Tasmania killed dozens of people – and very nearly destroyed Hobart.

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Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

If you’ve spent much time on TikTok recently, you may have noticed a strange new type of AI brain rot taking over: fruit dramas.

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Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

For Australia’s building industry, higher fuel costs since the start of the Middle East war have been just the start of the pain.

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This common antidepressant helps people cut back on methamphetamine – new study

Methamphetamine – more commonly known as meth, crystal or ice – is a highly addictive, stimulant drug.

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Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?

People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music.

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As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there.

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Trump risks falling in to the ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran − just as presidents before him did elsewhere

Little has seemingly gone as Washington planned in the war against Iran.

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One of the largest book publishers in the US has pulled an upcoming horror novel from its scheduled release later this year following accusations that the author used artificial intelligence to write it.

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Where is transatlantic intelligence-sharing headed under the Trump administration?

Repeated threats to annex Greenland, controversial diplomatic statements, and, more broadly, the antagonistic stance of the American executive toward Europeans point to an unprecedented climate of distrust among transatlantic allies, of which the latest Davos forum provided a revealing example. But what about alliances between intelligence services?

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How to build a digital ‘twin’ of the human brain – what existing models overlook

The potential to create personalised digital “twins” of your brain and body is a hot topic in neuroscience and medicine today. These computer models are designed to simulate how parts of your brain interact, and how the brain may respond to stimulation, disease or medication.

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The ‘chicken ick’: why we suddenly become disgusted by foods we used to like

Have you ever suddenly gone off a food you used to love? This is something people on social media have been talking about – specifically when it comes to chicken.

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Javier Milei’s inflation ‘miracle’ in Argentina is a warning to the world, not a blueprint

On paper, the numbers look astonishing. The annual rate of inflation in Argentina has plummeted from 211% in 2023 to 31.5% by the end of 2025.

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