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Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost
It seems increasingly clear the Coalition’s nuclear policy would prolong Australia’s reliance on fossil fuels, at a time when the world is rapidly moving to far cleaner sources of power.
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The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and 3 things you can do about it
Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, University of Wollongong From streaks to loot boxes, apps for kids are full of ‘persuasive design’ intended to ...
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NZ’s government plans to lift a ban on gene tech outside the lab – here’s what people think
Discussions about the rules governing genetic technology in New Zealand remain complex. But they need not be marked by conflict, as long as people’s views and values are genuinely considered.
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Lebanese civilians are fleeing the south, fearing an Israeli invasion − a look back at 1982 suggests they have every reason to worry
Israel’s attempt to eliminate militant Palestinians in Lebanon led to slaughter of civilians, economic and political chaos and the creation of Hezbollah.
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Where do we stash the equivalent of 110 Sydney harbour bridges? That’s the conundrum Australia faces as oil and gas rigs close
Many of Australia’s offshore oil and gas projects have finished. Wells need to be plugged; steel structures and pipelines removed. There’s A$60 billion worth of work to be done in coming decades.
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AI is fuelling a deepfake porn crisis in South Korea. What’s behind it – and how can it be fixed?
One recent analysis of almost 100,000 deepfake porn videos found South Korean women and girls featured in more than half.
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Why do people breach their bail? Our research shows it’s not because they’re committing more crimes
There’s a widespread belief that people who breach their bail conditions do so deliberately, but the real causes are often much more benign.
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The ‘new’ antisemitism conflates criticism of Israel with prejudice against Jews. But it’s complicated
The passions aroused by Israel’s escalating response to the Hamas attacks have revived centuries-old stereotypes, blurring the distinction between opposition to Israel and hatred of Jewish people.
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Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source
Extinct volcanoes are hard to study – we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we were able to recreate a certain type of extinct volcano in a lab, learning more about the magma ...
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Le Président américain Biden prévient qu’une guerre « généralisée » au Liban n’est dans l’intérêt de personne
~ Dans un monde qui « ne peut pas continuer ainsi », Guterres appelle à lutter contre l’impunité, les inégalités et l’incertitude ...
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UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’
To achieve a ‘just transition’ from oil and gas to renewables, the UK government must learn from what happened with coal.
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Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe
The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the ...