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Antarctica has its own ‘shield’ against warm water – but this could now be under threat

A little-known ocean current surrounds Antarctica, shielding it from warm water further north. But our new research shows Antarctica’s melting ice is disrupting this current, putting the continent’s last line of defence at risk.

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Half the remaining habitat of Australia’s most at-risk species is outside protected areas

More and more Australian species are being listed as critically endangered – the final stage before extinction in the wild. Hundreds of species of plants and animals are now at this point.

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‘Outdated and irrelevant’: what do young Australians think of their schooling?

Australia’s school system – and whether it is doing its job – is often under the microscope from politicians, experts and parents.

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With a new minister for early childhood education, what can the federal government do to make centres safer?

This week, more reports emerged of horrific abuse of children at childcare centres. An ABC investigation reported young children had suffered burns and been verbally abused. In another case, a baby was repeatedly slapped by an early childhood educator.

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Antarctica has a huge, completely hidden mountain range. New data reveals its birth over 500 million years ago

Have you ever imagined what Antarctica looks like beneath its thick blanket of ice? Hidden below are rugged mountains, valleys, hills and plains.

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Cheap overseas, ruinous in Australia: here’s how to make double-glazed windows the norm

In Europe, double-glazed windows are standard. But in Australia, these energy-saving windows are remarkably uncommon.

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Why Zelensky – not Trump – may have ‘won’ the US-Ukraine minerals deal

Last week, the Trump administration signed a deal with Ukraine that gives it privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resources.

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A rubbish election: voting in Australia produces mountains of waste - but there’s a better way

More than 18 million Australians voted on Saturday, after walking past countless corflutes, reading campaign flyers and reviewing how-to-vote cards.

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Fake news and the election campaign – how worried should voters be?

The spread of electoral misinformation and disinformation is undermining democracies around the world.

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Explainer: what mental health support do refugees and asylum seekers get in Australia?

When Australia signed the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, it committed to providing protection to people who have fled war, persecution and human rights violations.

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Are side hustles really a way to escape the rat race, or just passion projects for a privileged few?

Is a “side hustle” really the only thing separating you from the life you desire? Listening to some influencers on social media could certainly have you thinking so.

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‘Do something about it before it gets worse’: young people want government action on gambling reform

Do something about it before it gets worse.

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What political ads are Australians seeing online? Astroturfing, fake grassroots groups, and outright falsehoods

In the lead-up to the 2025 Australian federal election, political advertising is seemingly everywhere.

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Australia once had ‘immigration amnesties’ to grant legal status to undocumented people. Could we again?

The year is 1972. The Whitlam Labor government has just been swept into power and major changes to Australia’s immigration system are underway. Many people remember this time for the formal end of the racist White Australia Policy.

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Election meme hits and duds – we’ve graded some of the best (and worst) of the campaign so far

As Australia begins voting in the federal election, we’re awash with political messages.

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The gambling industry has women in its sights. Why aren’t policymakers paying attention?

Whatever the code, whatever the season, Australian sports fans are bombarded with gambling ads.

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What would change your mind about climate change? We asked 5,000 Australians – here’s what they told us

Australia just sweltered through one of its hottest summers on record, and heat has pushed well into autumn. Once-in-a-generation floods are now striking with alarming regularity. As disasters escalate, insurers are warning some properties may soon be uninsurable. Yet, despite these escalating disasters — and a federal election looming —…

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‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – a species that went extinct about 13,000 years ago.

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Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days.

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The Family Court could better protect Indigenous women and children, but there are barriers in the way

The family law system is crucial for protecting women and children nationwide. With its combination of judicial oversight, counselling and alternative dispute resolution, the family court can offer meaningful support to parents in complex situations. But First Nations families may be missing out.

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Researchers make breakthrough in cleaning up the 'forever chemicals' used in chip manufacturing

Monash University has developed a water filter to catch PFAS used in chip manufacturing and other industries. The chip industry has been lobbying for years against any progress on legislating PFAS-use.

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Do Inuit languages really have many words for snow? The most interesting finds from our study of 616 languages

Languages are windows into the worlds of the people who speak them – reflecting what they value and experience daily.

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Sorry gamers, Nintendo’s hefty Switch 2 price tag signals the new normal – and it might still go up

Last week, Nintendo announced the June 5 release of its long anticipated Switch 2. But the biggest talking point wasn’t the console’s launch titles or features. At US$449 in the United States, and A$699 in Australia, many were struck by the steep cost.

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What our reaction to Adolescence tells us about our fear of boys, sex and the internet

News feeds have been flooded with reactions to Adolescence, Netflix’s newest viral hit. Released in March, the limited series racked up over 66 million views in just two weeks, making it the platform’s most-watched limited series to date.

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47% of Gen Z mainly vote to avoid a fine. It’s a sign of younger Australians’ discontent with democracy

Young Australians will shape the upcoming federal election. For the first time, Gen Z and Millennials are the dominant voter bloc, outnumbering Baby Boomers.

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