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A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found – but mathematicians’ search for perfection will continue
A new largest known prime number was found last month by an amateur mathematician, continuing a millennia-long quest to understand hidden patterns in the infinite tapestry of numbers.
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Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’
A public execution carried out in a sports stadium in Afghanistan drew condemnation from senior UN officials on Wednesday, who demanded an immediate end to such practices by the ruling Taliban.
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Climate science is getting lost in translation
Understanding complex climate science can be tricky enough, even in your own language. So what happens when none of the mainstream climate information is published in your native tongue? Most people ...
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The NZ government’s plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic
New Zealand can learn from the issues raised in Australia’s recently released COVID inquiry report. It would benefit from closer collaboration to build capacity in disease surveillance and testing.
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6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm than good.
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Vanitas and the life of the author: in Chinese Postman, Brian Castro transforms fiction into a mechanism of truth
There was a point in the 1990s where it became fashionable to emphasise that autobiography was fiction. This proposition sprang up to complement an earlier stricture that emerged with the New ...
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Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform – and there’s more to come
Jono Tuke, Senior Lecturer, School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide Melissa Humphries, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide As well as ...
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‘Catastrophic declines’: massive data haul reveals why so many plants and animals suffer after fire
The tragedy prompted a massive research effort to understand how plants and animals were affected. So what did it uncover? Research published today in the journal Nature set out to answer that ...
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Australia has backed away from plans to introduce local quotas on streaming platforms – again
The federal government has quietly shelved plans to introduce local requirements for Australian screen content on streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
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Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface
The sun’s magnetic activity causes auroras, and the relationship between solar flares and auroras reveals an 11-year cycle; we’re experiencing a particularly busy one right now.
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Is South Africa one of the most politically polarised countries in the world? No, it’s not – sociologist
South Africa’s government of national unity forged after the 2024 elections refutes the claim that there are two antagonistic political camps.
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First off, have a plan – 5 ways young people can stay safe at schoolies
An expert in young people’s health and safety at large-scale events recommends talking to your friends before you party. How will you support each other?