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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.

Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

The Living Planet Index measures the average size of species populations. In many parts of the world, they’re still shrinking.

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Species extinction spreading faster than research

More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we even give them a name.

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Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

Virtual reality and augmented reality offer a game-changing approach to biodiversity management.

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Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

Habitat destruction and modification harms biodiversity, and compounds the impacts of climate change and other threats to wildlife.

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.

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Chart: Extinction crisis

The 160,000 or so species that we’ve assessed are a drop in the bucket compared to the millions thought to exist.

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How uniquely Australian foods could help us diversify our diet

Many people don’t have a diverse enough diet to get all the micronutrients their bodies need. Could eating more native Australian foods be an answer?

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Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve

As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions.

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Can sustainable strategies quell India’s microplastics problem?

Plastics waste and pollution is spiralling into a huge environmental challenge for India. Better coordination and focus could help address it.

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Under Delhi’s mountains of waste lie buried a grim social reality

Three huge landfills on Delhi’s periphery are at once eyesores and markers of unsustainable consumption.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

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

Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

Species extinction spreading faster than research

Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

Chart: Extinction crisis

How uniquely Australian foods could help us diversify our diet

Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve

Can sustainable strategies quell India’s microplastics problem?

Under Delhi’s mountains of waste lie buried a grim social reality

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