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What makes a city beautiful? Here’s what ratings of thousands of urban landscapes reveal

Some buildings leave such an impression when you visit them that they can be forever summoned to the mind’s eye. For us, these include the soaring dome of St Paul’s cathedral in London, the Georgian grandeur of Royal Crescent in Bath, and the ascending towers and pinnacles of King’s College…

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The biology of body odour, from sweat glands to skin bacteria

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air.

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How I brought a lost fanfare by Ethel Smyth back to life

Like a voice from the grave, an important part of Surrey’s cultural heritage has sounded again. It is a short ceremonial brass fanfare by Dame Ethel Smyth (1858–1944).

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Good maternity care needs good science – but there’s more research on marathon running than giving birth

For years, debates about maternity care have centred on how women give birth. But the more important question has always been safety.

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese celebrates caucus unity, but it can come at a cost

In the current furore about the fate of the ISIS brides, one would have expected we might have heard some strong advocates from the Labor left in caucus publicly arguing for their repatriation.

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Leopards adapted to South Africa’s Cape so successfully that they’re genetically unique – study

Animals of the same species don’t always look the same. From birds with different beak shapes to mammals that vary in size or colour, populations living in different places can often look very different.

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Lifting the lid on unknown coral microbiomes living in the Pacific ocean

For decades, we have thought of coral reefs as the “rainforests of the sea:” vibrant, complex ecosystems full of fish, sponges, and coral. However, our recent findings suggest we’ve been overlooking a crucial part of this picture. By looking beyond the colourful life into the microscopic world, we have uncovered…

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Our pets are devouring biodiversity – but a few changes in EU law could make all the difference

Around 44% of EU homes have at least one pet, of which over 90% are cats or dogs. While we’ve been bringing more and more pets into our lives in recent decades, the trend really shot up during the COVID pandemic. Europe’s pet population rose by an estimated 11% in…

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How Trump’s renewed tariff chaos will stifle investment around the world

After the US Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s import tariff measures, his first reaction (after harshly criticising the judges who ruled that he had exceeded his authority) was to announce another 10% global tariff. Shortly after, he threatened that the new US tariff would be 15% instead of 10%.

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Solar power is taking off in Malawi: but poor households need financial help to make it work for them

Access to electricity is widely seen as a cornerstone of sustainable development. It improves quality of life, enables household income generation, and raises living standards. Despite this, 760 million people around the world live without it.

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Iran’s exiled crown prince is touting himself as a future leader. Is this what’s best for the country?

As Iranian and US diplomats meet in Geneva for crucial negotiations to avoid a potential war, opposition groups in exile are sniffing an opportunity.

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How can a tick bite cause a deadly meat allergy? An expert explains

An Australian teenager who died after eating beef sausages on a camping trip has been confirmed as the nation’s first death from a tick-induced meat allergy.

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The Conversation shortlisted in Quill Awards for Victorian Journalism

The Conversation has been recognised for its innovative approach to digital storytelling with two entries shortlisted in the Innovation in Journalism category at the 31st Quill Awards, the premier media awards in Victoria, administered by the Melbourne Press Club.

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2 of 3 new federal polls have the Coalition gaining from One Nation, but Labor clearly ahead

The Morgan and YouGov federal polls have the Coalition gaining from One Nation since Angus Taylor replaced Sussan Ley as Liberal leader. Unlike the DemosAU and Fox & Hedgehog polls that I reported Tuesday, these two polls have Labor clearly ahead of the Coalition and One Nation after preferences.

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The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence

An ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).

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‘I am the tea’: how Violet Bridgerton is making us rethink female pleasure after 40

Viewers of Netflix’s hit series, Bridgerton (2020–) know the leading matriarch, Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell), as a widowed mother dedicated to finding “love matches” for her eight children.

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A cosmic explosion with the force of a billion Suns went unseen – until we caught its echo

Some of the universe’s most extreme explosions leave behind almost no trace. The original explosion is unseen, but our observations can capture the long-lived echo it leaves behind as the shock front ploughs into its surrounding environment.

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‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’: what the ‘frugal chic’ trend tells us about our clothing habits

The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a sense of classic luxury.

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20 billion galaxies: new survey of the sky will reveal the universe in unprecedented detail

When you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough you will find that the sky is in fact constantly shifting. Satellites, asteroids and interstellar objects pass by. Stars not only shine brightly, they can suddenly burst with energy or explode in bright…

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A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a ‘crematorium for satellites’

When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer.

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling shows American checks and balances are still at work

As we approach the halfway point of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second — and constitutionally last — term in office, Canadian polls reveal an increasingly dark and pessimistic view of Canada’s relationship and future with the United States.

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How the Junos have helped define the Canadian music industry

Each year, as Canadians sit down to watch the Juno Awards — this year airing live on CBC and CBC Gem on March 29 — it’s worth thinking about how award shows are never just simple celebrations.

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The Epstein revelations have exposed how ‘Boy’s Club’ elites avoid accountability

The Jeffrey Epstein case is not an exception. Like the #MeToo movement, it is part of a wider continuum of violence committed by men in power, made possible by a persistent culture of impunity.

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TikTokers are ‘becoming Chinese’ in a new trend that’s part parody and part politics

“Drink hot water” has become an unlikely life philosophy on TikTok, as countless users track their journey towards “being” or “becoming Chinese”.

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Why you can’t tie knots in four dimensions

We all know we live in three-dimensional space. But what does it mean when people talk about four dimensions?

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