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Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer

Paraquat is one of the world’s most widely used herbicides. It’s also highly toxic and some research points to a link with Parkinson’s disease.

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The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.

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Cheaper fares won’t fix NZ’s public transport woes – and neither will a few extra buses

Last week, within the space of 24 hours, voters heard two very different proposals to improve New Zealand’s public transport system.

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How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news

Young audiences are engaging with news in growing numbers, and for the first time, Australians under the age of 35 report greater interest in politics than older generations.

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Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?

Australia’s big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.

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These hidden songs survived the Holocaust – and helped singers to endure their own survival

In the renowned Holocaust documentary, Shoah (1985), former SS guard Franz Suchomel sings a song prisoners had to perform in the Treblinka death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. After finishing the last line, he chillingly asks the director, Claude Lanzmann: “Satisfied? That’s unique. No Jew knows that today!”

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Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can combine the two

Toy Story 5 will be released in cinemas this Thursday. The latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?

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What does being ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?

What does it mean for a hospital to offer “trauma-informed care”? How about a hairdresser? Or even a paint colour consultant?

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How simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration program could add billions a year to the economy

Migration is back at the centre of Australian politics, blamed for everything from housing pressures to crowded trains. Lost in the heated debate is how we select those who will thrive in their new country. We need a process to select the most productive migrants to fill the permanent spots…

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Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one contest has already begun online: the fight over who sounds like a “real” soccer fan.

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Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, which served as the key negotiator between the U.S. and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland.

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4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning

It’s the time of year when parents are thinking of registering their children for kindergarten in September — a much-anticipated moment in the lives of many parents and their young ones.

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What we misunderstand about absent fathers

“What do dads do on Tuesdays?”

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For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory

The planet’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup – is now underway, drawing a television audience of billions and a stadium audience of millions.

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4 steps you can take to avoid ‘perceived scarcity’ and prevent food waste

The grocery store is a busy place, full of signs and signals that we may or may not always notice. Picture yourself in your usual store: do your eyes get drawn to a “limited quantities” sign or a “buy now before it’s gone” promotion?

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Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

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Social media and teenagers: what the evidence says

Is the time teenagers spend on social media really damaging their wellbeing and mental health? Around the globe, youth mental health problems are on the rise. This has coincided with an ever increasing amount of time teenagers spend on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat.

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Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress

Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. The findings suggest that even small moments away from daily demands may help mothers and fathers recharge emotionally and physically.

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Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization. After all, it governs the world’s most popular sport and its most prestigious event. It’s regarded as a machine generating billions of dollars.

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Teaser campaigns have become one of the music industry’s most powerful marketing tools

The music industry has always sold anticipation. But the tools available to today’s artists have transformed the album rollout from a promotion into something closer to a long-running narrative event.

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What early modern literature can teach us about neurodivergence

Does it seem as though more people are coming out as neurodivergent these days?

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The UK has the means to avoid climate policy being driven by culture wars

Climate policy has become one of the principle casualties of America’s political polarisation. The Trump administration, for instance, recently announced it is dismantling a key ocean monitoring system, despite growing scientific concerns about the rise of a “Super El Niño” and the prospect of disruption to key Atlantic Ocean currents.…

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AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds. The feat immediately lit up global headlines for shattering the human world record by almost seven minutes.

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Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality

Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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South Africa is short of 2.6 million homes: Vienna’s approach to social housing offers useful lessons

South Africa faces a housing backlog of at least 2.6 million units, for more than 12 million people. The state supply of new, subsidised housing has declined over the past decade and the government’s housing policy is shifting.

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