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Time to defend science under attack

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

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?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

Looking ahead to next 50 years of the ASEAN-Australia partnership.

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Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

In a world over saturated with voices, anger offers a way of finally being heard, but is emotion overriding our will to fix the world’s problems?

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Working out how work now works

People’s connection to labour is facing big changes and big questions.

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No end in sight for war in Ukraine

Two years after the Russian invasion and with Ukraine’s lifeline of foreign support wavering, its prospects appear grim.

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Made by men, for men: Why medicine’s gender bias matters

Almost 4000 years since “hysteria” was blamed on the wandering uterus, sexism in healthcare persists. The costs to women are catastrophic.

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Targeting infectious diseases

Global cooperation, resources and sustained efforts are crucial in the fight against infectious diseases.

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Indonesia’s massive democracy love-in

More than 200 million Indonesians go to the polls on February 14, Valentine’s Day.
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Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

Explore the multifaceted world of sleep, understanding its impact on health and well-being.

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Pakistan readies itself for an orchestrated election

The Pakistan Army manipulates the election process to get a friendly government in place.

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Cancer care is more than survival

Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. As we mark World Cancer Day, we look at how cancer affects people across the Indo-Pacific, how survivors are being helped and the new research into possible cures.

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Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

Preparing to cope with the worst impacts of climate change is essential. But those who most need to build climate resilience can’t afford to invest in it.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

Working out how work now works

No end in sight for war in Ukraine

Made by men, for men: Why medicine’s gender bias matters

Targeting infectious diseases

Indonesia’s massive democracy love-in

Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

Pakistan readies itself for an orchestrated election

Cancer care is more than survival

Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

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