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Phones can often take great photos, but why photos of the Moon typically disappointing? The Moon itself and camera design are both part of the answer. 👉 theconversation.com/why-is-...
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Phones can often take great photos, but why photos of the Moon typically disappointing? The Moon itself and camera design are both part of the answer. 👉 theconversation.com/why-is-...
The discovery of a horned native bee that pollinates a rare plant highlights how little we know about Australian pollinators.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The discovery of a horned native bee that pollinates a rare plant highlights how little we know about Australian pollinators.
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Australia has remembered the Anzacs in many ways – but some memorials toe a fine line between form and function.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Australia has remembered the Anzacs in many ways – but some memorials toe a fine line between form and function.
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Cane toads will reach Broome in the next couple of years. Creating a waterless “containment zone” is the only way to stop them pillaging the Pilbara.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Cane toads will reach Broome in the next couple of years. Creating a waterless “containment zone” is the only way to stop them pillaging the Pilbara.
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It’s ten years since a seminal speech triggered a rush into green finance. What happened to those early hopes?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s ten years since a seminal speech triggered a rush into green finance. What happened to those early hopes?
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Proposed changes to New Zealand’s landmark climate law amount to a “soft renege” on the Paris Agreement, with potentially significant consequences for the economy.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s landmark climate law amount to a “soft renege” on the Paris Agreement, with potentially significant consequences for the economy.
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The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come from? And why now?
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November 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come from? And why now?
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Stories about automation eliminating jobs and reducing wages were once common. But a comprehensive analysis of its actual impact paints a less ominous picture. 👉 theconversation.com/is-ai-r...
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Stories about automation eliminating jobs and reducing wages were once common. But a comprehensive analysis of its actual impact paints a less ominous picture. 👉 theconversation.com/is-ai-r...
Everyone loves a free lunch. But the Australia’s government’s sudden announcement of hours of free power will make rooftop solar much less attractive.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Everyone loves a free lunch. But the Australia’s government’s sudden announcement of hours of free power will make rooftop solar much less attractive.
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The Democrats won recent elections with a laser focus on cost of living. Now comes the hard part: getting the left and centre to agree on a vision for America’s future. 👉 theconversation.com/the-dem...
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The Democrats won recent elections with a laser focus on cost of living. Now comes the hard part: getting the left and centre to agree on a vision for America’s future. 👉 theconversation.com/the-dem...
A growing number of Australians are self-managing their superannuation. A new report suggests some may be getting advice that’s not in their best interest.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
A growing number of Australians are self-managing their superannuation. A new report suggests some may be getting advice that’s not in their best interest.
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As prime minister, Whitlam changed the country in profound ways. 10 experts assess how the prime ministers since shape up as agents of change.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
As prime minister, Whitlam changed the country in profound ways. 10 experts assess how the prime ministers since shape up as agents of change.
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With a bold reform agenda and occasional administrative chaos, Whitlam’s three-year government continues to have a profound effect on Australian life.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
With a bold reform agenda and occasional administrative chaos, Whitlam’s three-year government continues to have a profound effect on Australian life.
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The new deal might seem like a ‘win’ for artists at face value. But how it actually benefits them remains unclear.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The new deal might seem like a ‘win’ for artists at face value. But how it actually benefits them remains unclear.
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The extended government shut-down has seen Trump’s already-weak ratings tumble further.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 AM
The extended government shut-down has seen Trump’s already-weak ratings tumble further.
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Given the more conservative configuration of the Supreme Court today, the court decision that legalised same-sex marriage cannot be taken for granted.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Given the more conservative configuration of the Supreme Court today, the court decision that legalised same-sex marriage cannot be taken for granted.
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Three little words on a badge can nudge customers to be nicer, suggest a new study and a past trial.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Three little words on a badge can nudge customers to be nicer, suggest a new study and a past trial.
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After rebel fighters captured a major city in Darfur last week, alarming reports emerged of massacres and sexual violence targeting the region’s Black population. 👉 theconversation.com/can-the...
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
After rebel fighters captured a major city in Darfur last week, alarming reports emerged of massacres and sexual violence targeting the region’s Black population. 👉 theconversation.com/can-the...
As climate change worsens, some states are backsliding on climate action. Next week, negotiators will gather in Brazil to try to restore flagging energy.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
As climate change worsens, some states are backsliding on climate action. Next week, negotiators will gather in Brazil to try to restore flagging energy.
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50 years ago, Gough Whitlam was sacked as prime minister. But is the dismissal's legacy really appreciated?
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November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
50 years ago, Gough Whitlam was sacked as prime minister. But is the dismissal's legacy really appreciated?
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Australia will go to the COP30 climate talks with better emissions targets and a desire to boost flagging action.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Australia will go to the COP30 climate talks with better emissions targets and a desire to boost flagging action.
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There is a lack of regulation across Australia when it comes to e-bike use, with young riders often paying the price.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
There is a lack of regulation across Australia when it comes to e-bike use, with young riders often paying the price.
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If your friend circle has shrunk, you’re not alone – and reaching out is easier than you think.
November 6, 2025 at 5:37 AM
If your friend circle has shrunk, you’re not alone – and reaching out is easier than you think.
Sometimes, no one sees a major global shock coming. Risk analysts call these ‘black swan’ events. Other times, we see them coming – we just don’t prepare.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Sometimes, no one sees a major global shock coming. Risk analysts call these ‘black swan’ events. Other times, we see them coming – we just don’t prepare.
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📚 REVIEW: At the end of World War II, many Nazi war criminals fled to Australia. A new book tells the stories of the investigators who tried to bring them to justice.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
📚 REVIEW: At the end of World War II, many Nazi war criminals fled to Australia. A new book tells the stories of the investigators who tried to bring them to justice.
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