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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

How dangerous is extreme heat to humans

Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse.

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Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

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How a cyclone created a new nation

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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How do we pay for climate change adaptation?

Calls to adapt to climate change are meaningless unless funding is attached.

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Jakarta’s floods are devastating — they don’t have to be

Jakarta’s severe flooding is happening more often and with more intensity. A new approach might hold the key to moving forward.

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Interactive: asteroid strikes

What would an asteroid or comet impact be like?

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How dangerous is extreme heat to humans

Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

How a cyclone created a new nation

How do we pay for climate change adaptation?

Jakarta’s floods are devastating — they don’t have to be

Interactive: asteroid strikes

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