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HEALTH

Do you know monkeys’ brains are wired to read body language?

Body language is also a very powerful form of social communication used to express how we feel to the people around us.

HEALTH

COVID nasal sprays may one day prevent and treat infection, Here’s where the science is up to

“Viral blockade”, as the name suggests, is a simple premise based on blocking SARS-CoV-2.

INNOVATION

Climate-fuelled disasters: warning people is good, but stopping the disaster is best. Here are 4 possible ways to do it

Australia’s cloud-seeding research is focused on increasing rain and snow, but could be scaled up through collaboration with other countries.

INNOVATION

Australian women are largely doing the same jobs they’ve always had, latest data shows

In 2021-22, 53% of hours worked by accountants were done by females, up from 16% in 1986-87.

HEALTH

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is strong sense of connection at high school

The question now is how governments, schools and communities act on this information.

POLITICS

How Dan Andrews pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in modern politics

Only two hours after the last vote was cast at 6pm on Saturday, it was clear that Andrews and the Labor government he has headed for eight years had got Yes over the line.

HEALTH

Do you ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables? Here’s what each colour does to our body

The nutrients found in plant foods are broadly referred to as phytonutrients. There are at least 5,000 known phytonutrients, and probably many more.

OPINION

Here is why LOTUS is important in Indian culture and G20 Logo

The lotus symbolizes sacredness, longevity and beauty. A closed bud symbolizes the time before enlightenment, while a fully bloomed lotus represents full enlightenment.

HEALTH

Why do kids bully? And what can parents do about it?

While schools are responsible for ensuring a safe environment, parents are likely to be distressed and unsure about what to do if their child is being bullied.

INNOVATION

At least 700,000 years ago, the world’s largest sand island emerged as the barrier that helped the Great Barrier Reef form

The volumes of sand carried along the coast are immense. It is estimated 500,000 cubic metres of sand moves north past each metre of shoreline every year.

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IMMIGRATION

“All of you are putrid f…ing dogs”: Alleged racist slurs and spitting at Uber Eats driver by teenage girls at Sydney supermarket as police...

One of the girls is seen throwing a shopping basket towards the woman, continuing the verbal abuse, making offensive gestures and appearing to spit in the direction of the person filming.

POLITICS

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

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IMMIGRATION

“Charge them. Convict them. Deport them”: Canadian leaders call for tougher laws after extortion suspects claim asylum citing fear of return to India

British Columbia Premier David Eby questioned how such individuals could be allowed to pursue asylum claims based on fears of returning to India, while their alleged criminal activities continued to affect residents in Canada.