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The danger of confusing AI mental health support with therapy
Which bird has the best song? These experts think they know
The ICAM Renews Collaboration Framework Agreement with Expanded Scope
The revolution in dinosaur science started 50 years ago – here’s what we have learned
Chopping down areas of tropical rainforest is causing rising temperatures linked to thousands of deaths
Why unemployment – and bad jobs – carry hidden social and political costs
Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally
Moon sighting is a key part of Muslim life – how the lunar cycle determines the start of Ramadan and Eid
Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer
CSIRO Partners On Global Project To Boost Food Security
From racing to research: Meet the new Program Manager shaping the future of Australia’s honey bees
Cutting energy demand could be the cheapest, most efficient route to net zero, new research says
Who controls the air we breathe at home? Awaab’s law and the limits of individual actions
Australian Breakthrough for People with Parkinson’s in Light Therapy Trial
Earth’s inner core: nobody knows exactly what it’s made of – now we’ve started to uncover the truth
OpenAI looks to online advertising deal – AI-driven ads will be hard for consumers to spot
Four reasons why the UK lags behind its rivals on productivity
How tariff wars are reshaping migration and raising the risk of human rights abuses in supply chains
Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found
Baby food in pouches is stripped of nutrients – but convenient, healthy alternatives are on the horizon
Floating babies, cosmic radiation and zero-gravity birth: what space pregnancy might actually involve
Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian
Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why
Climate, conflict and energy security – our research shows how the EU’s industrial policy must change to face this polycrisis
Four myths about ‘low-skilled’ migration busted
Are side hustles really a way to escape the rat race, or just passion projects for a privileged few?
To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine – that’s what we’re working on
Shop smarter, not harder. How gentle messaging can help the planet more than tough talk
Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches
Donald Trump likes tariffs, but they damage the economies of everyone involved
defence spending boosted as further disability benefit cuts announced – experts react
defence spending boosted as further disability benefit cuts announced
Governments can keep raiding takeaways and nail bars, but businesses will still employ undocumented migrants
Showcasing groundbreaking innovation at The University of Manchester’s 2025 Investor Conference
Research Reveals How Earth Got Its Ice Caps
German election: why most political parties aren’t talking about the climate crisis
Civics education is at an all-time low in Australia. Mapping our ‘civic journeys’ may help
In the struggle to get Britain working, the long shadow of austerity could be part of the problem
Presidential smiles: the untold story of teeth in the White House
DeepSeek: what you need to know about the Chinese firm disrupting the AI landscape
Red Sea crisis: supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire
Why improving social housing could be remarkably simple (and affordable)
Just two hours of exercise a week can bring you huge cardiovascular health benefits
Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts
The five best non-fiction books of 2024 – according to our experts
Cornellians at COP29 advocate for research, collaboration, climate ambition
Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down
How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?