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Putin made Trump wait, then strung him along – it’s clear his war aims in Ukraine have not changed
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Putin made Trump wait, then strung him along – it’s clear his war aims in Ukraine have not changed
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed on a very limited ceasefire in Ukraine, making clear the Russian leader has no real ambition to stop the fighting.
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March 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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‘Brain vitrification’: new research shows how the Vesuvius eruption turned a man’s brain to glass
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‘Brain vitrification’: new research shows how the Vesuvius eruption turned a man’s brain to glass
A rare sequence of heating and cooling triggered the chain of chemical reactions that turn organic material into glass.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate
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New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate
The report highlights weaknesses in the Coalition nuclear plan. In particular, it reveals the idea of cheap, factory-built nuclear reactors is a mirage.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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'Lame-stream' media lets Angus Taylor's lies go unchecked
As the next Federal Election approaches, misinformation from senior Liberals is increasing alarmingly.
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February 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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I looked at 35 years of data to see how Australians vote. Here’s what it tells us about the next election theconversation.com/i-looked-at-... I lean to the Left.
I looked at 35 years of data to see how Australians vote. Here’s what it tells us about the next election
Women and young people are key voter demographics for politicians to win over. Data show how both groups have become more left-leaning over time.
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February 22, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
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Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
A decision to negotiate over the heads of the Ukrainians would reveal just how Trump sees Ukraine and Europe.
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February 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Trump is ruling like a ‘king’, following the Putin model. How can he be stopped? theconversation.com/trump-is-rul...
Trump is ruling like a ‘king’, following the Putin model. How can he be stopped?
Donald Trump has long admired Vladimir Putin’s ability to rule Russia like a king. As he expands presidential power, this is how a coordinated resistance could work to stop him.
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February 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal?
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Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal?
Trump’s vision of owning Gaza and moving the Palestinians would violate a number of tenets of international law.
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February 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Trump has withdrawn the US from the Paris Agreement. Here’s why that’s not such a bad thing
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Trump has withdrawn the US from the Paris Agreement. Here’s why that’s not such a bad thing
With the US out of the tent, the rest of the world can get on with climate action without Trump’s corrosive influence.
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January 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Prisons don’t create safer communities, so why is Australia spending billions on building them? theconversation.com/prisons-dont... because the tories have sold prisons as being the solution to crime and hapless Aussies have gone along with it 😤
Prisons don’t create safer communities, so why is Australia spending billions on building them?
Research shows 37 new prisons have been built in Australia since 2000. But the evidence shows increased incarceration doesn’t help reduce crime.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Hi, I’m God.

My son fed 5,000 people for free. I guess that makes him a socialist.
January 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The infamous Stanford prison experiment was flawed – so why is it still so influential today?
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The infamous Stanford prison experiment was flawed – so why is it still so influential today?
A French science historian dug deep into the true story of the Stanford prison experiment – revealing ‘guards’ were actually coached to be brutal. His findings are now available in English.
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January 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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‘AI agents’ promise to arrange your finances, do your taxes, book your holidays – and put us all at risk theconversation.com/ai-agents-pr... as I don't have any money it is academic
‘AI agents’ promise to arrange your finances, do your taxes, book your holidays – and put us all at risk
AI systems that can autonomously make decisions on our behalf will be a huge time saver – but we must deploy them with care.
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January 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Nothing new under the sun: Australia’s long history of missed chances to build sustainable homes theconversation.com/nothing-new-... and most of that time under LNP govt's.
Nothing new under the sun: Australia’s long history of missed chances to build sustainable homes
When Australia faced a housing crisis 80 years ago, the government was urged to promote the building of more climate-responsive homes. So why are so many homes today still not made for our climate?
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January 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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The prime minister started his unofficial re-election campaign in Queensland. It’s a telling political calculation
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The prime minister started his unofficial re-election campaign in Queensland. It’s a telling political calculation
Anthony Albanese burst out of the blocks to announce a cash-splash in the Sunshine State, but with very few seats likely to come Labor’s way, why start there?
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January 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well
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Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well
It’s vital to understand how climate drivers played out before and during the LA wildfire emergency – because many Australian cities face the same climate risks.
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January 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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View from The Hill: Dutton’s 2025 launch still leaves voters needing answers on key policies
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View from The Hill: Dutton’s 2025 launch still leaves voters needing answers on key policies
The Opposition Leader is gearing up for the official election campaign, but the rhetoric remains fuzzy on details.
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January 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?
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LA is on fire. How will Australia cope when bushfires hit Sydney, Melbourne or another major city?
We knew this would happen eventually. We have moved from possible futures to these things now happening. The deferment has ended.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some of the best (or worst)
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‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’: Australia’s political history is full of gaffes. Here are some of the best (or worst)
Gaffes are littered throughout Australia political history, some with more serious consequences than others. They all shape our politics, for better and worse.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history
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New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history
Archaeologists and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are shedding new light on a series of enigmatic earth rings located in southeastern Australia.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Last time the U.S. invaded Canada, the White House ended up burned down. Don’t mistake politeness for passivity, you hoser.
January 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think
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Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think
Yes, some slang certainly makes its way across the Pacific. But the history between the two versions of the English language is more complex than you might think.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Meta is abandoning fact checking – this doesn’t bode well for the fight against misinformation
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Meta is abandoning fact checking – this doesn’t bode well for the fight against misinformation
Numerous studies have shown that fact checking has helped reduce the spread of misinformation and disinformation online.
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January 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think
theconversation.com/is-australia...
Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It’s not as simple as you might think
Yes, some slang certainly makes its way across the Pacific. But the history between the two versions of the English language is more complex than you might think.
theconversation.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM