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Who needs another COVID vaccine – and who might be able to skip it?
It depends how old you are and if you have an underlying health condition.
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Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it
A lunar base could allow for research, economic activities and lunar mining. Such an operation has potential benefits, but lots of challenges await NASA.
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29h ago
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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.
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27h ago
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20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.
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32h ago
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North Africa’s World Cup teams offered lessons in what works – and what doesn’t
The match outcomes of the four north African nations reveal competing models of football development.
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11h ago
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What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance
Particles’ properties at the quantum level could one day enable faster computing and better cybersecurity.
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11h ago
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‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space
Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.
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10h ago
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It takes a village: How community can be a lifeline for improving child and family well-being
Research from Ghana, Mozambique and the United States sheds light on what a safe, healthy and nurturing environment looks like for children to grow and develop.
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24h ago
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Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?
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4h ago
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NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’
New Zealand’s conservation management currently prioritises full protection of pristine landscapes. Other models are based on reciprocity between people and nature.
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11h ago
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FDA drug approval affects healthcare around the world, but political shortcuts could hurt the agency’s international reputation
A new FDA fast-track program could undermine the agency’s role as a global drug safety authority.
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44h ago
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The MSO and Lattouf rulings are seemingly at odds. Where does this leave free speech at work?
The court has found the cancellation of Jason Gillham’s concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was not prohibited by Australian workplace laws.
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18h ago
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‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.
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7h ago
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What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?
After decades assuming disabled people would struggle in spaceflight, researchers are finally asking what they can contribute.
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45h ago
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What is mobile domestic roaming? Here’s why Australia needs this policy
Domestic roaming could reduce the disruption – including to Triple Zero services – caused by a major outage on one mobile network.
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27h ago
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‘Philistine’ is a byword for boorish ignorance – but the real Philistines were cultured. Who were they?
The Philistines moved from the Aegean region to an area later called Palestine in 1200 BC. Their depiction as barbarians can be traced to the Old Testament.