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Toxic forever chemicals found in Australian rainwater

The first Australian study to find PFAS chemicals in rainwater has uncovered fresh clues about how they got there.

AAP · Sep 9

5 best movies on Netflix to stream for Valentine’s Day

Our guide on the five best movies to stream on Netflix for Valentine’s Day this weekend.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 12

Longevity supplements are sold as helping prevent ageing. But do they have any long-term benefits or increase lifespan?

Much of the enthusiasm for these ‘anti-ageing’ products is based on animal studies, mostly involving rodents

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

Environmental pollution and human health – how worried should we be?

If not the root of all evil, chemical pollution is surely responsible for a good chunk of it. At least, that’s how it feels sometimes when reading the news and the latest research.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024

Are mushroom gummies part of the ‘healthy high’ industry and how is it regulated?

The recall of the gummies this week sparked concern about the spread of natural stimulants such as herbs and fungi in everyday products

The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2024

Judge mulls halt of 'unlawful, inhumane' brumby culling

The NSW government has argued that a bid by bush users to halt aerial culling of brumbies in the Snowy Mountains would harm species on the verge of extinction.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

‘The whole ecosystem is collapsing’: inside the crisis in Britain’s live music scene

While giant promoters rake in billions, smaller venues are struggling to make ends meet – even when gigs are selling out. We go on tour to find a glimmer of hope

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024

States wash hands of 40,000 bathtubs worth of sanitiser

Massive amounts of hand sanitiser could be put to new use after thousands of tonnes of the product expired in government stores.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023

Movie Review: A charming Haley Lu Richardson anchors sappy but sweet rom-com ‘Love at First Sight’

She's American, charming, chronically late, and her phone is always running out of juice

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Many urban waterways were once waste dumps. Restoration efforts have made great strides – but there's more to do to bring nature back

In the 19th century, many of Australia’s urban creeks and rivers were in poor shape. Melbourne’s major river, the Maribyrnong, was full of waste from abattoirs, tanneries and factories.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023