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The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down
An astronomer says goodbye to Gaia, the satellite that mapped the galaxy.The Conversation
Thousands are feared dead in Myanmar’s quake. Trump’s USAID cuts will cause even more unnecessary deaths
USAID accounted for a third of Myanmar’s foreign aid last year. Now, this funding is gone as the country grapples with a devastating earthquake.The Conversation
Australia may no longer be a ‘deputy sheriff’, but its reliance on the US has only grown deeper since 2000
The US has been a constant in Australia’s foreign policy since the year 2000. The Trump administration, though, is raising concerns of over-reliance on our top ally.The Conversation
Silicosis is ruining the lungs of construction workers. An AI-powered breath test can detect it in minutes
Silicosis is preventable but difficult to detect early. A promising new breath test could change this.The Conversation
Tennis pros rally for better pay and less punishing schedules, amid wider power struggles in world sport
The legal battle that has rocked world tennis is the latest example of sports’ governing bodies being challenged.The Conversation
View from The Hill: 5 things to look for in the budget – and why we really need another budget soon
We really need another budget post election. That’s because this one is about chasing votes – and could be quickly overtaken by Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement.The Conversation
Peter Dutton wants American anti-mafia laws to take on the CFMEU. Could they work in Australia?
Peter Dutton says the CFMEU is the ‘modern-day mafia’. He wants US-style racketeering laws to target enterprises that engage in a pattern of criminal behaviourThe Conversation
Americans can’t stop Aussie kickers on college football fields – so they’re trying in court
More and more Australians are playing US college football, but a class action is trying to stop the flood of Aussie athletes.The Conversation
Why I am representing the Legalise Cannabis Party
After working in politics for 25 years, there are many reasons I have chosen the Legalise Cannabis Party as my party of choice.Independent Australia
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’
Opposition leader Peter Dutton joins the podcast to discuss his ambitions if he becomes Prime Minster at the May election.The Conversation
Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred
As climate change accelerates and trust in authority declines, natural disasters trigger waves of easy – but false – explanations.The Conversation
The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW
These storms are very slow moving and getting ready to dump a lot of rain.The Conversation
Anthony Albanese gains in Newspoll, but the race remains neck-and-neck
While the Coalition leads in three out of the four major polls over the last week, Labor has made up some ground.The Conversation
Dutton’s Dickensian working-from-home ban
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton channels Ebenezer Scrooge as he promises to ban working from home for public servants.Independent Australia
Police are seizing 3D-printed guns across Australia, but our laws aren’t keeping up
Low-cost, untraceable firearms can now be made in suburban garages. Laws to deal with them are inconsistent and put community safety at risk.The Conversation
America or Europe? Why Trump’s Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road for New Zealand
New Zealand foreign policy has long sought to balance various alliances with a commitment to the rules-based international order. It now faces its greatest test in decades.The Conversation
The US and UK have decimated their aid spending. Australia has a unique opportunity to help fill the vacuum
Both major parties have an opportunity to clearly state they will preserve and even increase Australia’s overseas aid budget, after cuts by London and Washington.The Conversation
Dutton says as PM he would ‘lobby’ Donald Trump to reconsider Ukraine stand
Peter Dutton and the government have continued to display their support for Ukraine in the face of the attacks by Donald Trump.The Conversation
Shuttered car factories in Australia could be repurposed to make houses faster and cheaper
Australia’s car factories lie silent after the industry foundered. These factories could be used to help solve a huge problem: how to build more housing.The Conversation
Fish and chips shouldn’t come with a catch: how Australia can keep illegal seafood off our plates
Most of the seafood Australians consume comes from overseas. This includes products from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing operations. We can fix this.The Conversation
Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils
Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles.The Conversation
Dutton's vow to slash public servant numbers another Coalition disaster
Peter Dutton says he wants to increase government efficiency but beyond wanting to cut public servant numbers, he won’t tell us how until after the Election.Independent Australia
Government-Coalition deal secures sweeping new regime for political donations and spending
The Albanese government has secured bipartisan support for a major new regime covering electoral donations and spending, after making significant concessions.The Conversation
Unambitious and undermined: why NZ’s latest climate pledge lacks the crucial ‘good faith’ factor
Does the government’s recent pledge to step up emissions cuts by as little as 1% really represent New Zealand’s ‘highest possible ambition’ to combat climate change?The Conversation
In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue
A$95 billion worth of USAID programs have been brought to a screeching halt. It’s a devastating decision for developing nations, but also for US foreign policy.The Conversation
It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?
The NFL looks set to add Melbourne to its list of hosts for international games. But what’s in it for the US league, and what’s in it for Victoria?The Conversation
Australia spends $714 per person on roads every year – but just 90 cents goes to walking, wheeling and cycling
Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?The Conversation
Now 75 reasons why Dutton is unfit to be PM
IA's catalogue of 75 major reasons Peter Dutton should not be prime minister.Independent Australia
Executive orders show Trump’s power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived
Trump signed dozens of executive orders on day one to show he’s taking action. But they may not result in the substantive change an anxious public is demanding.The Conversation
Making aluminium uses 10% of Australia’s electricity. Will tax incentives help smelters go green?
Giving aluminium smelters tax incentives to switch to clean energy is long overdue. The question now is how to accelerate the clean energy rolloutThe Conversation
From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden
New research highlights the need for a broader approach to attracting fairy-wrens and other beloved birds to our gardens.The Conversation
CARTOONS: Peter Dutton's pie-in-the-sky nuclear plan
We'll all be counting the cost if this mad plot becomes an Australian story.Independent Australia
Drastic times call for drastic measures
Climate report suggests net zero by 2050 is unachievable on our current trajectory.Independent Australia
World-first study reveals the mysteries of the desert-dwelling marsupial mole
Scientists have traced the evolutionary heritage of marsupial moles and explained how they evolved unique adaptations that help them survive beneath the sand.The Conversation
Ahmad al-Shara seeks legitimacy inside and outside war-torn Syria
The fall of the Assad regime after more than 50 years and the rise of the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has brought Syria to a critical turning point.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Justin Trudeau quits: How his focus on social policy will be his legacy
Justin Trudeau leaves office never having tasted electoral defeat despite his low poll numbers. He leaves an indelible mark on Canada — especially when it comes to social policy.The Conversation
Estonia’s language and culture are becoming battlegrounds for independence from Putin’s Russia
Insights from working on an Estonian cultural festival.The Conversation
Hugh Marks is the new managing director of the ABC. Is he the right person for the job?
The former Nine CEO brings strong business credentials to the role. But on other aspects of the job, questions remain over his suitability.The Conversation