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More young people are caring for a loved one with dementia. It takes a unique toll
Last Supper Of 15-million-year-old Freshwater Fish
Scientists discover 15 million-year-old Australian fish fossil
With Australian steel and aluminium set to incur US tariffs, global uncertainty will be our next challenge
Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help
Opportunities from the destructor: how a deadly parasite is not all bad news for bees
Death by feral cat: DNA shows cats to be culprits in killing of native animals
‘Don’t be that idiot’: surfing in a cyclone could cost you $16,000 or your life
Could you replace your therapist with an AI chatbot?
Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand
UNSW receives $2.7m Optiver Foundation grant to boost diversity in STEM
Dark thoughts before and after giving birth are almost universal – now psychologists want to find out why
Hot frogs and sizzling salamanders: climate change is pushing amphibians to their limits
Beyond our solar system: scientists identify a new exoplanet candidate
Communication complexity: why a new mathematical formula could help make computer chips faster and more powerful
Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Microsoft cuts data centre plans and hikes prices in push to make users carry AI costs
Opioid agonist treatment program prevents hundreds of suicides in NSW, study finds
Australians Urged to Prioritise Brain Health During Brain Awareness Week 2025
Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force
New Australian Research to Help Young Cancer Survivors Thrive Beyond Treatment
What’s the difference between burnout and depression?
Legal aid is a lifeline for vulnerable Australians, but consistent underfunding puts the system at risk
DeepSeek is now a global force. But it’s just one player in China’s booming AI industry
Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting
Civics education is at an all-time low in Australia. Mapping our ‘civic journeys’ may help
New experiments finally prove a long-forgotten theory about how quantum particles spin
Researchers spin ‘wheel of fortune’ to land big prize: a fundamental proof of quantum mechanics
NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access
International cancer expert to lead Australia’s first survivorship research centre
What Older Adults Think Of ‘super-ageing’
THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM EUREKA PRIZES NOW OPEN. Australia’s Top Science Awards Add Two New Prize Categories
Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia
Climate impacts are forcing people from their homes. When, how and why do they have valid refugee claims?
With ‘damp drinking’ and ‘zebra striping’, Gen Z are embracing moderation – not abstinence – from alcohol
Results of largest-ever survey of LGBTIQA+SB people shows many have experienced sexual violence: report
It’s official: Australia’s ocean surface was the hottest on record in 2024
What is callisthenics? And how does it compare to running or lifting weights?
Elections mean more misinformation. Here’s what we know about how it spreads in migrant communities
Emergency response beacons can cut drownings at the beach – but 72% of people haven’t heard of them
New research shows alcohol industry drags feet on mandated pregnancy warning
Coalition’s tax-free lunch plan could cost $250 million or $10 billion – depending on who’s doing the sums
Australia won’t escape the fallout of the Trump trade chaos
Speed thrills: why are so many sports getting faster?
5 years after COVID began, outstanding fines mean marginalised Australians are still paying the highest price
Paracetamol pack sizes and availability are changing. Here’s what you need to know
Why the WHO has recommended switching to a healthier salt alternative
‘Similar to soap scum’: scientists reveal analysis of Northern Beaches blobs