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The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due

Think of your favorite fantasy or science fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher?

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Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change

The first time many Americans heard about Springfield, Ohio, came during the September 2024 presidential debate when Donald Trump falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants in the city were eating other residents’ cats and dogs.

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Why isometric exercises are so good for you

Exercise is great for improving heart health. But the thought of hitting the gym or going for a jog might put some people off from doing it. And, if you have a heart condition already, such dynamic exercises may not be safe to do.

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Telegram: why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia

Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has confirmed that the messaging app, which is widely used in Russia, has made several changes related to user privacy.

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How 19th-century French novelist Balzac mastered the multiverse long before Marvel

The multiverse has become an essential part of pop culture. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) brought this shared universe style of storytelling to global prominence with Iron Man (2008), where a post-credit scene hinted at a larger interconnected universe.

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How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected

Emily, a finance manager, has been working 60-hour weeks for several months to meet deadlines. She starts feeling constantly exhausted, both physically and mentally. Work that she once found engaging now seems overwhelming, and she’s easily irritated with her colleagues. Despite putting in more hours, her productivity declines. Eventually, she…

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What France’s ‘McKinsey Gate’ scandal revealed about the four major types of consulting’s conflicts of interests

McKinsey & Company and other consulting firms have long faced criticisms for their involvement with governments. Investigative journalists and academics alike have flagged their growing influence, citing cases like the staggering expenses of up to £1 million per day on private consultants for the UK’s Covid-19 Test-and-Trace service, or the…

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Could the EU’s Green Deal provide security benefits?

The European Green Deal proposed by the European Commission, aims to make the European Union climate neutral by 2050. Launched in 2020, it focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to clean energy sources. Its proponents credit it with numerous benefits, as noted by economist Claudia Kemfert:

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Is your child stressed, restless, hyperactive? They might be suffering from sensory processing issues

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of simple events like bath time, getting dressed, eating dinner, or a birthday party. However, these behaviours do…

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Destruction of Gaza heritage sites aims to erase – and replace – Palestine’s history

In 2016, British photographer James Morris published Time and Remains of Palestine. The images in this book bear witness to an absence of architectural monuments, and to the invisible moments of history buried in the rubble and wastelands of Palestine.

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Sex machina: in the wild west world of human-AI relationships, the lonely and vulnerable are most at risk

Chris excitedly posts family pictures from his trip to France. Brimming with joy, he starts gushing about his wife: “A bonus picture of my cutie … I’m so happy to see mother and children together. Ruby dressed them so cute too.” He continues: “Ruby and I visited the pumpkin patch…

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Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study

By the end of 2023, more than 100 million people globally had been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, fear of persecution, and human rights violations.

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Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?

Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s parliament, the Diet, triggering a snap election for later this month. It’s the fastest dissolution by a postwar leader in Japan.

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The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

The Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness.

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Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’

Senator Fatima Payman, launching her new political party Australia’s Voice, is pitching strongly at the large number of voters who are disillusioned with the big parties.

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Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion

Artistic director Rafael Bonachela’s latest work for the Sydney Dance Company, momenta, had its Melbourne premiere on October 8 at the Playhouse Theatre in the Arts Centre.

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How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’

Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators.

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How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA

Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time.

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Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

The Australian construction industry has long been facing a crisis of serious defects in apartment buildings. In the past, alarming incidents such as the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation and the Melbourne Lacrosse fire signalled systemic problems in construction.

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What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?

Many Year 12 students are preparing for final exams throughout October and November.

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The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

New Zealand is confronting a perfect storm.

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We shouldn’t lock up young offenders with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Here are the alternatives

Barely a month goes by without news of children and adolescents who are imprisoned and being mistreated in youth detention.

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Everybody wants this – what makes a great TV kiss?

There is a lot of talk about the hot onscreen chemistry between actors Kristin Bell and Adam Brody in the hit new Netflix series, Nobody Wants This. Based loosely on series creator Erin Foster’s own romance with husband Simon Tikhman, the irreverent romcom follows a sex podcasters’ whirlwind love affair…

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Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers

Vice President Kamala Harris has outlined a proposal to allow Medicare to expand its coverage of home health care for older Americans. The Democratic presidential nominee announced this plan on the television talk show “The View.”

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How engineering can support more inclusive hockey leagues and bolster innovation

While engineering students may specialize in particular areas of engineering — for example, civil, electrical, chemical, mechanical or biomedical engineering — they all work in a similar way in applying design thinking.

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