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Opinion: Most bees don’t die after stinging – and other surprising bee facts

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well, for 99.96% of bee species, that’s not actually the case.


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Opinion: How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?

Watching sport on television and other screens is integral to the cultural lives of many Australians.


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Opinion: What is biophilic design? 3 ways ‘green’ buildings work better for neurodivergent people

One in seven people worldwide are neurodivergent. They may have a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism – or traits that mean their thinking style differs from neurotypical patterns.


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Opinion: Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world.


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Opinion: When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think

Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies.


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Opinion: If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool

If you visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and keep residents cooler.


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Opinion: We created a VR tool to test brain function. It could one day help diagnose dementia

If you or a loved one have noticed changes in your memory or thinking as you’ve grown older, this could reflect typical changes that occur with ageing.


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Researchers call for comprehensive Accord study on racism in tertiary education

Responding to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report, the Challenging Racism Project commends the call for a study into the prevalence and impact of racism across the tertiary education system.



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