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A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the “British Empire Games”, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the “Olympics-lite”, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and…

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Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?

Until recently, New Zealand legislation has recognised teachers, doctors and nurses as self-regulating professionals. But several recent law changes will change all that.

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‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in recent days, you will likely have seen the viral footage of “Jimothy”: an unusually round raccoon in Seattle that hops and skips along in video filmed by local resident Kiana Hall.

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Who was Homer, author of the Odyssey?

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Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle

The 2026 Commonwealth Games have started in Glasgow with a stripped-back ten-sport event that is largely funded by Victorian taxpayers.

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Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal

Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum.

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Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers

As a neuroscientist who studies raccoon and rats, I see the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon as a compelling tale of an animal overcoming disability and surviving in the wild.

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How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives?

Many students in years 7 and 8 begin choosing their own electives at school for the first time. These are typically subjects such as technology, arts, languages and music, that are taken alongside core units, including English, maths and science.

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Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life

It may sound surprising – even a little shocking – but the very first thing many babies encounter when they’re born is their mother’s poo.

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Friday essay: can rewilding offer us a brighter, greener future?

I’ve been fortunate to dive in Tasmania’s giant kelp forests over the past three decades, launching into chilly waters. When diving in these forests, light filters through the golden ribbon-like fronds in beams, lighting the array of fish that sail through like birds in a rainforest. On the seabed, pearlescent…

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Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons

As the planet warms, countries around the world are racing to meet their net zero targets set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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AI companies are trying to escape the screen. Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI shows how hard it will be

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been a key player in the current wave of consumer artificial intelligence (AI) flooding the world. But so far it has all been software behind a screen.

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Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too

This week, the Victorian government announced it will act to protect workers from “inappropriate and unfair uses” of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. This will include introducing new laws to ensure AI hiring decisions are “free from bias or discrimination”.

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Moral distress: for primary care doctors, ‘doing the right thing’ can feel impossible

Modern healthcare systems ask much of primary care doctors. They are expected to diagnose, reassure, coordinate care, manage chronic illness and increasingly fill the gaps when other parts of the system come under strain.

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Access to cycling is unfair across Canadian cities

Cities in Canada are creating bike infrastructure to support active and sustainable transportation. But as bike networks expand, some neighbourhoods tend to benefit more than others, and that raises an important question: Who is benefiting from these investments?

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Shere Hite: the woman who changed the narrative on the female orgasm in the 1970s

In 1976, a Playboy model turned feminist sex-researcher called Shere Hite did hundreds of television and radio appearances promoting her book, The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality. She went on Good Night America dressed in a high-necked Victorian white silk blouse, huge faux-pearl earrings and matching necklace,…

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A new ‘golden age’ of mathematics may be dawning — thanks to AI and human ingenuity

In May 2026, OpenAI released a new math result that sent shock waves throughout the world of mathematical research. A major unsolved problem called the “unit distance conjecture” had just been resolved by generative AI.

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Why the Commonwealth Games are such an important platform for para sport

The Commonwealth Games, being staged this year in Glasgow, hold para events in the same place and at the same time as the general competition. Not only does this give equal opportunity to all athletes, but it also brings disability sport into the mainstream conversation.

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Melts in your mouth, but not in your car: the ongoing scientific quest to create heat-resistant chocolate

There are few pleasures greater than letting a piece of chocolate melt slowly on your tongue. Indeed, the proximity of chocolate’s melting point to our own body temperature is one of the reasons it is so widely appreciated.

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Alberta’s proposed West Coast pipeline faces a high-stakes economic test

Alberta submitted a proposed southern route for a new West Coast oil pipeline to the federal Major Projects Office on July 2, and Canada has begun the process to consider listing it as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.

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Ancient Egyptian princesses weren’t just figureheads – their weapons reveal lives of skill and strength

For centuries, the image of the ancient Egyptian princess has been shaped by ideas of ceremony, beauty and royal privilege. But a new scientific study suggests that some princesses of the Middle Kingdom (2030–1650BC) were highly trained, physically capable women who may have mastered weapons such as bows and maces.…

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Cerebral small vessel disease: new treatment possibilities for the little-known condition affecting millions of people

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which notably increases the risk of stroke and cognitive disorders, is estimated to affect more than 5 million people in France alone. In the absence of a curative treatment, the prevention of cardiovascular risk factors remains the most effective strategy today. However, promising new therapeutic…

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Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

Nasa is about to launch a space observatory that could help settle some of the biggest mysteries in modern astronomy. The Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will study how the universe began, what it is made of and how it has evolved over time.

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Harvey Nichols may be for sale, but it will always be an important part of UK fashion history

Constantly namedropped in Absolutely Fabulous – one of the sharpest and funniest sitcoms of the 1990s – London’s most iconic fashion department store is up for sale following a significant downturn in business over the last five years.

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Healthcare in Africa involves families and communities: training of professionals should reflect this

The training of healthcare professionals shapes the way they relate to their patients, patients’ families and the communities they serve. But what if that training doesn’t fit the circumstances the professionals work in?

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