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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the devices’ potential to strengthen democracy

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If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Economics has good news for workers fearing joblessness due to the rise of AI – only labour consumes, and the value of consuming populations is growing.

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Six ways to rebuild confidence in science

Some of Australia’s top scientific thinkers share their ideas on the tactics required to defeat misinformation and conspiracy theories around science.

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Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Solomon Islands host crucial elections watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its money where its mouth is in the region and it’s working

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Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

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How conservative media fuels Australia’s nuclear power debate

Debates over nuclear power in Australia continue to be stoked. Not by industry or voters, but by the media. Following a worn path that likely leads nowhere.

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Is India on the cusp of a nuclear energy renaissance?

Removing institutional bottlenecks will attract foreign and domestic participation in India’s nuclear energy programme.

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Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Nuclear energy has been declining in importance as a source of power and SMRs will not reverse that.

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Red Shirt’s return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its political landscape?

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What’s the deal with social media and youth mental health?

Increasing use of social media and smartphones often cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues but the reality is not so simple.

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Legal loopholes don’t help victims of sexualised deepfake abuse

Sexual deepfake abuse silences women causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Six ways to rebuild confidence in science

Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

How conservative media fuels Australia’s nuclear power debate

Is India on the cusp of a nuclear energy renaissance?

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Red Shirt’s return sparks hope for democratic renewal

Legal loopholes don’t help victims of sexualised deepfake abuse

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