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Some people gain confidence from thinking things through, others lose it – new research
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Facial recognition technology used by police is now very accurate – but public understanding lags behind
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Why keeping quiet about the family feud gave Brand Beckham a commercial boost
The social media frenzy turned into a publicity coup for the Beckhams.
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The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability
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Regulating sexual content online has always been a challenge – how we got here
Policymakers have generally been extremely slow to do anything about the problem.
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Four early medieval swords found in Kent – child graves reveal they were more than just weapons
Swords found in early medieval graves show the complex cultural meanings that weapons can hold.
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Inside the challenges faced by journalists covering Iran’s protests
Reporting on Iran’s anti-government protests comes with extraordinary risks and obstacles.
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‘Bold’. ‘Elegant’. ‘Introverted’? How words describing wine get lost in translation
Wine is a multi-billion-dollar business. But new research shows how expert ‘winespeak’ can exclude many wine drinkers worldwide.
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Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties, leaving survivors without safe housing options
A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go.
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Sussan Ley fills frontbench holes temporarily, giving a brief window for Nationals to rethink Coalition split
With a final reshuffle of the shadow ministry put off for another week, Ley has left the door for political reunification firmly open.
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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge
Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.
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Why Xi purged China’s top military general
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Can pre-workout supplements benefit your workouts?
Pre-workout supplements are one of the most popular workout supplements on the market.