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Donald Trump’s suggestion of ‘clearing out’ Gaza adds another risk to an already fragile ceasefire
The US president says he wants displaced Palestinians to be moved from Gaza to neighbouring countries, maybe for the long term.
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1975 was declared International Women’s Year. 50 years on, the ‘revolution in our heads’ is still being fought
Australia was a trailblazer from the inception of International Women’s Year. But despite the gains, there are still forces pushing back against women’s empowerment.
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From methylene blue to vitamin E, here’s why health and wellness supplements are no silver bullet for cancer
Health supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people turning to them in hopes of improving overall health and reducing risk of diseases like cancer. The allure of ...
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What is the story of hongbao, the red envelopes given out at celebrations like Lunar New Year?
Red envelopes are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. Here’s where they come from – and their possible digital future.
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Changing jobs is a big move but it’s worth considering if your workplace is toxic
Kathryn Page, Adjunct Professor in Management, Swinburne University of Technology The start of the new year could be the best time to decide if your employer is doing enough to create a healthy and ...
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600 million Africans don’t have electricity – the green energy transition must start with them
The transition to renewable energy in Africa should have energy for everyone as its goal or the 600 million African people who lack electricity may remain without.
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‘Hold fast to our common humanity’: UN marks 80 years since death camps were liberated
Hate continues to grow at an alarming speed, and the world must do more to fight growing antisemitism the UN Secretary-General said on Monday, honouring the victims of the Holocaust and those who ...
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Voluntary assisted dying is legal in Australia – but many of us don’t know
Lindy Willmott, Professor of Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology Rachel Feeney, Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland ...
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Fermented clothing? Here’s how the biofilm on kombucha can be turned into green textiles
Give a bacteria-fungi biofilm access to sweetened tea and you can make not only kombucha – but a fibre vital to making clothing.
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What’s the difference between Hass and Shepard avocados? It’s not just the colour
This fruit (yep, it’s a fruit from a tree, not a vegetable) is widely associated with brunch culture and other trendy eating habits. The Australian avocado industry developed in the 1960s, 30 years ...
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Might Xenon gas be useful for treating Alzheimer’s, as a new study suggests?
An inert and unreactive gas may not seem like an obvious candidate for treating Alzheimer’s disease, yet a new study in mice suggests that xenon might just be the breakthrough we need. Xenon is one of ...
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Suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage by Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ is ramping up regional defence
Numerous incidents of suspected Russian-linked sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has seen tensions rise among nearby countries, and an increased Nato presence. In the latest incident, on ...