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After the execution of James G. Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over use of rap lyrics as evidence

After languishing on death row in Texas for nearly two decades, James G. Broadnax was executed on April 30, 2026.

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US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing

The United States is experiencing one of the steepest declines in violent crime in modern history, including a murder rate at its lowest point in more than a century.

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So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship

Judging by a slew of recent corporate announcements, your next “co-worker” might be an artificial intelligence agent – doing the work of an assistant, job scheduler, morning debriefer, learning coach and more.

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Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis

Annual medical checkups typically cover the basics: diet, exercise and mental state. Surprisingly, many primary care providers fail to ask about one of the fundamental contributors to well-being: sleep.

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Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients

Some clinical trials aren’t designed to answer scientific questions. They’re designed to market drugs. In our recently published research, my team and I analyzed over 34,000 industry-funded trials and found that hundreds of studies across seven medical fields were likely designed to promote a drug to physicians rather than to…

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Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

On the evening of Aug. 9, 2025, passengers on the Hanse Explorer finished taking selfies and videos of the South Sawyer Glacier, and the ship headed back down the fjord. Twelve hours later, a landslide from the adjacent mountain unexpectedly collapsed into the fjord, initiating the second-highest tsunami in recorded…

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Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship

Four humans recently looped around the Moon. Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided a carefully balanced atmosphere, a closed water loop, a finite supply of food and a means for disposing human waste. The life support was not…

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Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers – here’s why

The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its sensors. Then, with a soft mechanical hum, this humanoid machine begins to move. It lifts a mannequin from a bed, slowly and carefully. The engineers hold their breath.

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Vitamin C and cancer: was Nobel laureate Linus Pauling on to something?

Linus Pauling was one of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th century. He won two Nobel prizes and transformed our understanding of chemical bonds and the structure of proteins. Late in his career, though, he became famous for something very different: a passionate belief that very high doses of…

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As David Attenborough turns 100, four experts explore his legacy, from science to storytelling

Sir David Attenborough has mastered the craft of storytelling. He has undoubtedly inspired generations of people around the globe to love and care for the natural world. And in doing so, he’s become one of the most recognisable – and most trusted – faces on our screens.

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Sea foam reveals a lot about the health of a beach’s ecosystem. Here’s how to spot polluted surf

A simple stroll along a beach on a windy day can be mesmerising. It’s easy to spend hours watching waves crash and sea foam fizz across the sand, but this beautiful yet fleeting phenomenon can also give us clues about the health of the ocean.

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What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations

Across the UK, working‑class boys are navigating an unprecedented convergence of pressures. There are entrenched gaps between working-class boys and their peers in their levels of attainment at every stage of education.

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The Epstein Files: the AI podcast that sounds like journalism but isn’t

Podcasting has become one of our most intimate cultural forms. We often listen alone, through headphones, to voices that guide us through complex or deeply personal stories. Over time, we come to trust these voices not just for the information they convey, but for the sense that someone has listened,…

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How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research

In central Seoul, South Korea, a motorway once covered a buried urban stream. Today, that same stretch has been uncovered – a process known as daylighting – and this river is home to plants, fish and insects. This flowing water cools the city in summer and attracts tens of thousands…

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The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late

News the Australian government will spend over A$10 billion to boost fuel supplies is both welcome and well overdue.

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Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you

After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you’ve been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist.

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Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve

With the fuel crisis showing no sign of abating, the Albanese government has unveiled a package worth more than $10 billion to protect the country’s fuel and fertiliser security.

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Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

Economic growth, particularly in energy-intensive nations, is slowing as the Middle East war continues to throttle exports of oil, plastics and fertiliser.

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‘Much-needed fresh air’: 5 outcomes from the world’s first summit on ending fossil fuels

Almost 60 countries, representing about a third of the global economy, met in the Colombian port city of Santa Marta last week for the first international summit on the transition away from fossil fuels.

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Can’t get your HRT patches? What to do and what to avoid

Since 2020, Australia has had an ongoing shortage of oestrogen patches, which are usually prescribed to help ease menopause symptoms.

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‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

Across Australia, universities and governments say increasing the numbers of Indigenous graduates is one of the main priorities in tertiary education.

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Crashes involving animals spike in winter. Here’s how to avoid them

If you’ve driven on regional Australian roads, you’ve likely seen the signs warning of kangaroos and other animals – the familiar “wildlife ahead” signs.

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ISIS families to return to Australia, with police waiting to make arrests

Four of the so-called “ISIS brides” and nine children are set to arrive in Australia from Syria imminently, with the Australian Federal Police ready to make arrests.

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Craig Silvey has pled guilty to child exploitation. What do we do with his books?

Australian author Craig Silvey, known for his bestselling books Jasper Jones, Honeybee and Runt, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two further charges were dropped, including allegations he produced child exploitation material.

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NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Around the world, the boom in artificial intelligence is driving a parallel race between major tech companies to secure the physical infrastructure that enables it.

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