Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison

Twins Bridgette and Paula Powers have gone viral for the way they speak in unison, using the same gestures and words.

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‘I was told to toughen up’: is academia getting resilience all wrong?

Being repeatedly told to bounce back and develop a thicker skin can mask a toxic lab culture.

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High Court praised after historic Gumatj judgement reinforces Native Title rights

The High Court has been praised after its historic lands rights decision that left the Commonwealth liable for up to $700 million in compensation.The landmark judgement for lost Native Title rights ov...

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Use your research to beat health inequities: four strategies from experts

Scientists must commit to engaging with the communities they want to help at all stages of the research process — from planning to dissemination.

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‘Silence is complicity’ — universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown

Higher-education establishments must not be bullied into abandoning their mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever

More must be done to bolster fairness in Australian workplaces as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures come under attack from the likes of Donald Trump.

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What’s the difference between burnout and depression?

They may look similar, but burnout and depression can have different causes and management strategies.

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Friday essay: ‘I was unseen, even to myself’ – as many as half of people with anorexia are autistic. Fiona Wright is one of them

It wasn’t until she’d been in the medical system for around 17 years, being treated for anorexia, that Fiona Wright was diagnosed as autistic.

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Peak body for Australians with rare diseases including genetic disorders

An estimated two million Australians live with a rare disease. Approximately 80% of rare diseases are genetic disorders.

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Are PhDs losing their lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees

High living costs paired with stagnant stipends are being blamed for a drop in PhD enrolments in several countries.

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Breaking language barriers: ‘Not being fluent in English is often viewed as being an inferior scientist’

Biologist Tatsuya Amano works to make science a fairer place for non-fluent speakers.

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‘Devastating’ cuts to NIH grants by Trump’s team put on hold by US judge

The ruling temporarily halts a policy slashing research-overhead costs that left some universities wondering how to make ends meet.

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Australia’s clinical guidelines shape our health care. Why do so many still ignore sex and gender?

Only 5% of guidelines define the terms ‘sex’ and ‘gender’.

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How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca

In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.

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Woodstock 2.0 meets Night Science

June 10-13 in Prague & in the Woods of Bohemia Sign up here to receive information! What do we require for doing good and enjoyable science? François Jacob said it well: we need ‘an atmosphere of enth...

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Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree?

Recent political attention might imply gender-affirming care is risky, controversial, perhaps even new. But Australian law views it as a legitimate medical treatment.

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"If You Love Me, Please Take This Seriously"

We don’t mean to hurt you. But we do — again and again. You feel like screaming, pulling out your hair, or lying in bed and crying, “When will she get it? Will this ever stop?” I don’t have all the an...

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DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights

More efficient AI models may make research easier – and raise questions about the value of investments in huge datacentres.

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For tennis star Destanee Aiava, borderline personality disorder felt like ‘a death sentence’ – and a relief. What is it?

Treatment should focus on the underlying causes of borderline personality disorder – trauma – rather stigmatise the person.

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How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

A larger body doesn’t necessarily mean you have ‘clinical obesity’, according to a proposed new definition of the disease.

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These are the 20 most-studied bacteria — the majority have been ignored

Model microbes such as Escherichia coli hog scientists’ attention, leaving most known bacteria with few publications devoted to them.

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Aboriginal message sticks are a fascinating insight into a complex system of written communication

Aboriginal message sticks are hand-carved wooden objects traditionally used to send messages across long distances, complemented by oral messages.

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‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research

Fruit flies have contributed to some of the most important scientific discoveries over the last century. They should be celebrated – not sprayed.

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5 tips to ace a job interview – including how to prepare for the question they’ll definitely ask

To interview well, you need to be prepared, confident (but not arrogant) and stand out from other applicants. Sounding unprepared for a few classic questions puts you at a profound disadvantage.

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