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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

Indonesia’s military has expanded under Jokowi’s policies, prioritising personnel over modernisation, affecting maritime defence capabilities.

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How consumers can influence who controls AI

AI development is currently held by a small number of companies. Public vigilance can help ensure they stick to ethical use of the technology.

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Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero

The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues.

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How is digital technology affecting our kids’ sleep?

What we do and don’t know about how digital technology is affecting our kids’ sleep and what we can do about it.

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Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

Baby apps can boost your confidence — but research shows the potential pitfalls include feeling judged, and coming to rely on app data as a measure of success.

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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.

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Four ways to make AI work for sustainability

There are high expectations that AI can help solve complex issues around sustainability and climate but we must beware the pitfalls.

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Stress, depression and worse: The dangers of too much screen time

As smartphones proliferate and young people spend more time online, their excessive use is creating a growing number of addicts

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Bringing bitcoin to the masses but buyer beware

The world of crypto-currency is becoming safer and more secure, but there are still risks as the market becomes more accessible for retail investors.

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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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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

How consumers can influence who controls AI

Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero

How is digital technology affecting our kids’ sleep?

Baby apps are everywhere — but their use can carry hidden dangers

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

Four ways to make AI work for sustainability

Stress, depression and worse: The dangers of too much screen time

Bringing bitcoin to the masses but buyer beware

Turn your living room into a digital Amazon rainforest

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