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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Why Malaysia has a stake in preserving Antarctica

The global sea level rise due to the melting ice poses a serious threat to low-lying coastal areas including those in the tropics.

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How politics and climate could affect the Antarctic Treaty

The Antarctic Treaty System has long been hailed as an example of successful international cooperation. But could that be at risk?

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The most important continent on Earth

What does the future of Antarctica look like in a changing world and geopolitical climate?

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It’s a wonderful year for a Moon dance

A record 12 missions are aiming to explore the Moon in 2024. Here’s why.

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Mining the heavens

Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.

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Why space is the next frontier in mining

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.

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Did space give Earth the spark of life? OSIRIS-REx might tell us

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission will allow scientists to put asteroid Bennu under the microscope and perhaps answer questions about the origins of life on Earth.

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What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse

Plenty of mistakes were made in the use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to learn from them to curb the growth of antimicrobial resistance.

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Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India

More than national pride will be on the line when India undertakes its second attempt to land on the Moon later this week.

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Bat scan could insure against future pandemics

Even mismatched vaccines could confer some immunity against related coronaviruses. To prepare for the next pandemic, the world could build a vaccine library.

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Preparing for psychedelic therapies in Australia

Psychedelic therapies have the potential to treat mental illness but there’s still a long way to go.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Why Malaysia has a stake in preserving Antarctica

How politics and climate could affect the Antarctic Treaty

The most important continent on Earth

It’s a wonderful year for a Moon dance

Mining the heavens

Why space is the next frontier in mining

Did space give Earth the spark of life? OSIRIS-REx might tell us

What COVID-19 taught us about antibiotics misuse

Why lunar touchdown offers real payoff for India

Bat scan could insure against future pandemics

Preparing for psychedelic therapies in Australia

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