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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.

Identity and disordered eating among Indian women

Treatment for disordered eating should be informed by personal identity struggles that are deeply embedded in specific social, political and economic contexts.

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Fear on a plate: an unusual TikTok trend

TikTok’s viral fear food challenge aims to aid eating disorder recovery, but experts warn about potential mental health risks without professional support.

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Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj

Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca’s hottest month. Elderly pilgrims and those with chronic illnesses are most vulnerable.

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AI can be a tool to help the oppressed

The debate on AI ignores marginalised communities who stand to benefit most. Instead, AI can empower them, fight injustice, and level the playing field.

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Few will mourn Raisi as Iran goes back to the future

Iran faces turmoil following its president and foreign minister’s deaths, but continuity is crucial, regardless of June’s election outcome.

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What it would be like to live permanently in Antarctica

It’s not only the physical challenges but also the mental side of living in Antarctica that would make a permanent human settlement there difficult.

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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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What Australia is doing to address violence against women

Australian researchers urge prioritising evidence-based solutions and incorporating Indigenous experiences to tackle rising gender-based violence cases.

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Decolonising museums is not as easy as you’d think

Museums in former colonial powers face challenges in calls for decolonising their collections, but the issue acquires a different hue in India.

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When femvertising backfires

Western-centric femvertising can provoke uneasiness and controversies in non-Western markets. Understanding local culture and collaboration are crucial.

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Trendy weight loss solutions often a lost cause

Unproven weight loss products and social media hype mislead women. Why is it so easy to fall for it?

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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?

Fear on a plate: an unusual TikTok trend

Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj

AI can be a tool to help the oppressed

Few will mourn Raisi as Iran goes back to the future

The most important continent on Earth

What Australia is doing to address violence against women

Decolonising museums is not as easy as you’d think

When femvertising backfires

Trendy weight loss solutions often a lost cause

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