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Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away

Thousands of metres below the ocean’s surface, there are tiny waves moving through the water.

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Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives

Introduced under urgency this month, the government’s latest proposed law change would increase the health minister’s powers to interfere in the work of medical registration authorities.

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Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research

Pollinators – including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some nectar-loving birds – are a cornerstone of our natural environment.

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Unfair fees and low competition: why the pharmacy sector needs a shake up

The average Australian visits a community pharmacy 18 times a year – more than any other health service.

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With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation

It might feel strange to talk about being able to trade water as a financial asset, in the same way as company shares or bonds. But water is big business.

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Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices

Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to communicate whenever we need to.

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Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died.

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One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says Medicare is being “rorted” by up to A$3 billion a year, and that “a lot of this could be prevented” by requiring photo ID on Medicare cards.

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VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were overshadowed by the actions of a surprising character:…

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Experiential and ‘work-integrated’ learning aren’t the same — and it matters for higher education

Experiential learning programs are ubiquitous in post-secondary education. Formalized in the mid-20th century, experiential learning is defined by the Association for Experiential Education as a teaching philosophy that engages learners in direct experience and focused reflection.

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Beavers are emerging sooner in spring amid warmer weather

The most anticipated day of my year is “BDay” — the first day when beavers are spotted on the ice in spring after emerging from small openings in the water in front of their lodges after a long winter of confinement. With the rest of the pond still covered in…

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The U.S. narrowly upheld birthright citizenship. What about Canada?

The United States Supreme Court recently struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship for children based on their parents’ migration status.

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Canada was already a soccer nation: Its historic World Cup run proved it

Canada’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup made history, making a first-ever trip to the round of 16, the country’s best-ever men’s World Cup result.

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How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup

As World Cup fans cheer at the quarterfinals, concerns remain about the health of Norway’s players, several of whom are recovering from what turned out to be mild illness. Other international players had expressed concern earlier about measles in the Americas.

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World Cup 2026: how are posts on diversity and inclusion being received on social media?

Football has embraced the issue of diversity, though not without controversy. But how do online communities respond to these efforts? An analysis of several thousand social media posts reveals a more nuanced reality: in the eyes of the public, not all forms of diversity are received in the same way.

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Abuja’s housing crisis: why affordable homes stay out of reach for low paid workers

Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city, has witnessed remarkable urban growth since its development in the 1980s. The city’s population has increased from 776,298 in 2006 to an estimated 2,057,985 in 2026.

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Climate shocks are hitting South Africa’s food businesses – study shows what they need to adapt

Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centres on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because agriculture is a sector that’s directly exposed to extreme weather events.

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DRC has taken Rwanda to the world court over genocide again. A law scholar explains what’s different this time

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice at the end of June 2026. The 60-page complaint alleges acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes by Rwandan forces and their intermediaries dating from 1996 to the present day.

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How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat.

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A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability

A sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. The ROAD to Housing Act is one of the few substantive bills passed by Congress in recent years, and the first major housing bill enacted…

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The U.S. just approved a giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’ Low Earth orbit is getting weird

A giant mirror to create “sunlight on demand” was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concerns.

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The ball is round – and contrary to some keepers’ views, in this World Cup it has performed just fine

Not every World Cup goal is a classic. Sometimes a half-hearted shot goes in as a result of little more than goalkeeper error. And on those occasions, goalies may be inclined to find an excuse.

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This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel

The clearest of Andy Burnham’s proposed policies is introducing greater levels of devolution – the handing over of more power from Westminster to regional and local authorities. Our experts explain the upcoming challenges, and potential solutions, if Burnham presses ahead with this policy.

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Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels

Homer’s Odyssey is a quest, following King Odysseus’s ten-year journey back home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It is a tale with distinct geographic, spatial and temporal dimensions. It is no wonder that for centuries, people have been intrigued by the places mentioned in the Odyssey, wondering how many…

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