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‘The Odyssey’ is a striking portrait of the psychological wounds that can emerge when people violate their deepest values

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a new adaptation of Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, is already being described as a case study in post-traumatic stress disorder.

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4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires’ influence on the weather is less widely recognized.

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A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

Creating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.

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Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors

Although menopause is not a new phenomenon by any means, the past few years of what some have called the “menopause moment” have brought it to the forefront of national conversation.

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Money worries can leave a lasting mark on the brain, 80-year study shows

Money worries can keep us up at night, but could decades of financial stress leave a lasting mark on the brain itself? That’s the question my colleagues and I set out to answer in a new study – and the answer, it turns out, is yes.

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Two meetings and a funeral: diplomacy on the sidelines of Lindsey Graham’s memorial service

Summit meetings on the fringes of funerals, diplomacy after death as the British political scientist Geoff Berridge put it, have a long and useful tradition. Not only can such working funerals force a meeting at a time that would not otherwise have happened, but they can remind those assembled of…

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Muscle coordination can be mimicked by electric motors – it could lead to improved robots

People often take their muscles for granted. They pick up a bag, tighten a grip, climb a hill, hold a cup of coffee and the body quietly adjusts force, speed and position without the person ever thinking about it.

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Why the AI industry is so fond of the prefix ‘co’ – by an expert in linguistics

AI companies and evangelists frequently use terms such as co-pilot, co-worker, co-creator and co-scientist to imply these rapidly developing systems can happily co-exist with us humans. Their inference is clear: people should always be in the loop – the AI is never in charge.

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Six of history’s most dangerous fashion trends

Staying on top of the latest fashion trends can sometimes mean sacrificing your own health and comfort for style.

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Six things to know about infrared workouts – by a fitness expert

From yoga studios to boutique gyms, workouts performed beneath infrared heating panels have become a visible fitness trend. Studios often claim that infrared heat improves circulation, flexibility and recovery, reduces inflammation and helps the body to “detoxify”.

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The resurrection of the musical vampire: from the 19th century stage to The Vampire Lestat

June 7 2026 was a historic day for musical vampires. The stage adaptation of The Lost Boys won four Tony awards and the third season of the TV show Interview with the Vampire, now retitled The Vampire Lestat, premiered on AMC in the US and BBC Two in the UK.…

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Grattan on Friday: A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

At last week’s Labor conference, which was totally under the prime minister’s thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor: support for the use of telehealth in voluntary assisted dying care.

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Gina Rinehart paid $1.2 million to Australia’s Commonwealth Games swimmers. Is there any problem with that?

Australia’s swimming team dominated the pool at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro-terrorist’ posts

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Luke Bateman says boys need books ‘written for boys’ to become readers. But it’s not that simple

This week, Australian Story profiled former NRL player, BookTok creator and fantasy author Luke Bateman. The episode explored his recovery from addiction, his struggles with mental illness and his love of reading, which led to a three-book publishing contract after his BookTok account went viral.

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World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.

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Same sparkle, different story: how lab-grown diamonds are transforming the market

You’ve probably heard the saying “a diamond is forever”. What if the market for them – with its hefty price tags – isn’t?

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3 clinical-grade skincare creams you really shouldn’t buy online

Your social media feed is full of people talking about the “holy grail” of skincare.

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Glen Hansard: a tireless, warm-hearted troubadour whose music brought people together

I came to fully appreciate Glen Hansard later than some.

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Scabies can kill animals like the beloved wombat. What’s the best way to diagnose it?

Constant scratching, bumpy skin and tufts of lost fur.

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A new fuel refinery is a start. But Australia is still vulnerable to shipping disruptions without a clear strategy

The Australian government announced this week it would study whether to build a major oil refinery in Western Australia to help shore up the country’s energy security.

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Labor MP charged over alleged assault on Northern Territory Administrator

Federal Labor member Luke Gosling, who holds the Northern Territory seat of Solomon, has been charged over an alleged assault on NT Administrator David Connolly.

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Meta-backed research finds exposure to ‘untrustworthy’ social media is rare. The fine print is less reassuring

How much of what you see on social media comes from sources that repeatedly post falsehoods? And if that content quietly vanished from your feed, would you believe anything different months later?

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Overlapping parental leave is the right idea – we just need more fathers to take it

The National Party’s proposal to extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks has made the issue an early talking point in the election campaign.

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The Birthday Trip is a tense new Australian drama about the fragile bonds that hold us together

The Birthday Trip, directed by James Robert Woods, is an arresting new Australian drama that examines the relationships of three couples on a brief luxury retreat in New South Wales’ Southern Highlands.

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