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Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty

Stand in front of Turner’s Sun Rising Over Water (1825-30) and something odd tends to happen. The painting holds you, even though observers might struggle to say why. Maybe it is the colour, the balance, the composition, or the strange stillness the artwork seems to carry.

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Ukraine’s labour market has been surprisingly resilient during the war with Russia

Russia’s war in Ukraine has generated one of the largest labour supply shocks in recent history. From an estimated pre-war population of 41 million people, close to 6 million have now left Ukraine. This outward migration alone has reduced the country’s worker population by roughly 3 million people.

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What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals from 17 countries were living and working in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.

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Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation

For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky, using methods that embraced the land. He preferred draft horses to diesel-powered tractors and used crop rotation and manure fertilizer to naturally nurture his fields.

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Mosquitoes are picky eaters – we studied 3 common South Florida species to learn why they like some people more than others

If you’ve ever had to prepare a meal for a picky eater, you know it’s not easy. They may not like certain flavors or textures, and there are often foods you have to avoid altogether.

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Essential digital technologies are critical infrastructure – they are not always built and managed that way

What do the water system in Flint, Michigan, the electrical grid in Puerto Rico and your search engine have in common? They are all critical infrastructure – systems essential to everyday life.

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Dog parks are an antidote to the isolation and divisions that social media can fuel

The case against social media has gotten so well rehearsed that most people can easily merge it into ordinary conversation: It makes people lonely. It sorts them into camps. It hands them a room full of people who already agree with them and calls that a community.

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Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built Highmark Stadium, it will mark the first game to take place at one of six new NFL venues scheduled to open over the next six seasons.

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The product is the problem: Why Meta’s $17 billion settlement matters beyond America

There are good reasons to be skeptical about how much impact Meta’s latest legal settlement will have on the tech giant. After all, the social media giant has survived scandals, congressional hearings and regulatory fines before, usually without much lasting damage.

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Rebuilding in Nepal-Tibet will be challenging – communities in India are still recovering from 2023 glacial disaster

Debris flowing down a Himalayan valley. Towns and villages washed away. Thousands of people affected. Not the recent devastating catastrophe on the Nepal-Tibet border, but a similar disaster in the Indian eastern Himalayas in 2023.

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Drunk online shopping is big business – but who is responsible?

One Sunday morning, Juliet* woke up to an eager delivery driver with a large package she had no recollection of ordering. She was quick to dismiss it as an e-commerce mistake before the card inside helped solve the mystery: “To Sober Juliet, from your friend, Drunk Juliet.”

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The workout recovery techniques backed by science – and the ones that are just hype

Finishing a tough workout always feels good. That is, until a few hours later when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in. This discomfort can linger for days – making easy, everyday tasks a challenge.

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Research shows it’s become even more difficult for prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be released

As part of plans to deal with nearly-full prisons in England and Wales, Andy Burnham has pledged to bring an end to indeterminate imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences.

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Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marked its 25th anniversary in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with all the trappings a diplomatic milestone demands.

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The pastry paradox: why are the Danes slimmer than Britons?

Picture a cosy Danish living room. Candles flicker, soft music plays and friends and family gather around a table laden with pastries – flaky, buttery and gloriously calorific. This is hygge in action, and it seems almost tailor made to give any health conscious Briton a mild panic attack.

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View from The Hill: ‘Howard’s battlers’ and ‘Tony’s tradies’ are now responding to the drum beat of One Nation

He is in his late fifties and lives outside a capital city. He owns his home — most often outright — and he still gets up and goes to work. He did a trade or a TAFE diploma rather than a degree, speaks only English at home, and calls his…

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Is Australia’s school system ‘anti-boy’?

Nationals leader Matt Canavan says boys are “sick and tired of the feminisation” of Australia’s curriculum.

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A record-shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather

The world is bracing for the strongest El Niño in history.

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How brainless sea sponges use sunset as a cue to prepare for metamorphosis

Well before I start collecting coats, keys or shoes, my dog always knows when we’re about to leave. By picking up on subtle cues, he anticipates our next movements, reminding me he’s smarter than often shows.

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Feminist icon Gloria Steinem lifted up women everywhere, leaving behind a more gender-equal world

Feminist activist Gloria Steinem has died aged 92.

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Potholes are annoying and dangerous. Now they’re also political

In Victoria, potholes have become a hot issue in the lead-up to the state election in November.

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Europe is under increased Russian attack. Are we seeing an undeclared war?

Russia’s full scale war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its fifth year. The war is stuck in a violent stalemate characterised by an escalating exchange of drone and missile attacks that target critical infrastructure and civilians in Ukraine.

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Is everyone a robot? Will O’Mahony’s new play is a sharp, funny plunge into our AI world

Day (After Day) in the Life of the Useless by Will O’Mahony is a firecracker comedy, exquisitely handled in its premier production for Black Swan State Theatre Company.

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Testosterone maxxing is all the rage – but when it comes to fatherhood, less might be more

Testosterone is having a moment. On social media, it’s being lauded for everything from building muscle to gaining wealth and sexual dominance.

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As global heating heads to 1.8C, is it time to consider the ‘Voldemort’ of climate policy?

The world is set to miss the 1.5°C global warming target, and plans are underway for UN climate talks in the Pacific and Turkey.

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