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Identifying as a ‘STEM person’ makes you more likely to pursue a STEM job – and caregivers may unknowingly shape kids’ self-identity

Employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – commonly called the STEM industries – continue to struggle to attract female applicants. In its 2024 jobs report, the National Science Board found that men outnumber women almost 3-to-1 in STEM jobs that require at least a bachelor’s degree and over 8-to-1…

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Molecular ‘fossils’ offer microscopic clues to the origins of life – but they take care to interpret

The questions of how humankind came to be, and whether we are alone in the universe, have captured imaginations for millennia. But to answer these questions, scientists must first understand life itself and how it could have arisen.

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After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?

Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse.

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Emergency alerts may not reach those who need them most in Colorado

Many Coloradans may never get an alert that could save their life during a disaster.

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When insulation goes wrong – the science behind why botched retrofits can be so damaging

Insulation is designed to make heating our homes more efficient, but if it isn’t installed properly it can sometimes lead to condensation, damp and mould. Recently UK government ministers revealed the scale of the issue and reported that thousands of homes may have had botched insulation fitted since 2022 under…

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Three ways your mental and physical health will benefit from being kinder to yourself

“Be kind to yourself” is a piece of advice that’s often given to people during difficult times or moments of stress. But for someone who is driven, a perfectionist or facing pressure, the idea of self-compassion can feel uncomfortable. To them, kindness might feel like letting themselves off the hook.

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Weight loss drug semaglutide shown to be safe and potentialy more effective at higher dose – new findings

A higher dose of the weight loss drug semaglutide (better known by its brand name Wegovy) may help people lose up to 25% of their body weight – without the risk of severe side-effects. These findings are based on the results of two recently published clinical trials.

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Thailand’s politically influential Shinawatra family is fading from centre stage – for now

In the space of just three weeks, the Shinawatra family has suffered a succession of blows that threaten to undo its more than two decades at the top of Thai politics. The first blow came in late August when the constitutional court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from premiership for ethical misconduct.

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Starmer’s Downing Street reshuffle: why he’s brought in Darren Jones for ‘phase two’ of his government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced to make changes to his top team by Angela Rayner’s resignation amid a stamp duty scandal, but has ended up using the opportunity to implement a major reshuffle at No 10 too. Key roles have been handed out to ministers on Labour’s right flank,…

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What babies’ cries really tell us – and why maternal instinct is a myth

The sound slices through the quiet of the night: a muffled sob, then a hiccup, quickly escalating into a high-pitched, frantic wail. For any parent or caregiver, this is a familiar, urgent call to action. But what is it a call for? Is the baby hungry? In pain? Lonely? Or…

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Death Cap Murders portrays Erin Patterson as a woman who craved community – and would ‘stop at nothing’

Last week, Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison, with a non-parole period of 33 years, for three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect had ties to gaming culture and the ‘dark internet’. Here’s how they radicalise

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man suspected of having fatally shot right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, is reportedly not cooperating with authorities. Robinson was apprehended after a more than two-day manhunt and is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

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Can Charlie Kirk really be considered a ‘martyr’? A Christianity historian explains

Charlie Kirk: white nationalist, conservative Christian, right-wing social media personality, shooting victim, and now, a “martyr”. That is, according to his supporters.

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View from The Hill: Hastie refuses to accept that politics, like military service, requires some discipline

Only a few months into her leadership, Sussan Ley is facing an extraordinary insurgency from Liberal frontbenchers.

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Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research

Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.

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Australia needs more workers. These are the policy changes that would help get them

Despite the fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking our jobs, we actually don’t have enough workers.

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Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear

The Australian government today released regulatory guidance on the social media minimum age law, which comes into effect on December 10. The law will restrict individuals under 16 from holding accounts on many social media platforms.

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New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean?

Climate risks are hitting where Australians feel it most: at home.

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Understanding the grisly group dynamics of people who hide bodies after a murder

Homicide cases where the victim’s remains are hidden are particularly harmful to the victim’s families and the community.

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AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection

Right now in the United States, there are dozens of pending lawsuits involving copyright claims against artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The judge in one case summed up what’s on the line when he said:

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‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power

A few years ago, I was called a “bitch” in a workplace meeting simply for speaking up. The word stung, not just as a personal insult, but as part of a long tradition of policing women’s behaviour. Bitch is one of the most charged gendered slurs in English. And yet,…

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Trading goods, not feelings: an academic goes on 100 dates to find a rich spouse

“The night I was awarded my doctorate, I had sex with a stranger on the beach.” So opens Mariam Rahmani’s debut novel, Liquid – a provocative and irreverent appraisal of academia, marriage and the structures of power.

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Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how

How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution.

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12,000-year-old smoked mummies reveal world’s earliest evidence of human mummification

Smoke-drying mummification of human remains was practised by hunter-gatherers across southern China, southeast Asia and beyond as far back as 12,000 years ago, my colleagues and I report in new research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it

Australia’s housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health.

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