HealthResearchers highlight synthetic chemicals and childhood obesity as two possible explanations for the dramatic increase.
Australia
New giant insect discovered in Australia
EnvironmentResearchers have discovered a new, nearly half-meter-long walking stick – likely Australia's heaviest insect.
Australia introduces 16-year age limit on YouTube
WorldThe new law banning all social media including YouTube is expected to take effect in December 2025.
Australian whistleblower loses court appeal – remains in prison
WorldDavid McBride leaked classified documents on war crimes committed by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan.
Australia prepares to introduce a 16-year age limit for social media
TechExpected to be presented in parliament next week.
“How to overcome Australia’s foreign policy crisis?”
DebateReject the unipolar world disorder and advocate for more nuanced and peaceful security and development architecture outside the G7, writes Ordan Andreevski on TNT Debate.
Cartoon of the week
Australia wants a lower age limit for social media
World“We want them to have real experiences with real people”, said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Cashless payments increase spending
EconomyHowever, it does not lead to people giving more tips or donations.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Australian court: Vaccine requirement for emergency workers unlawful
WorldPolice and paramedics in Queensland risked being fired if they refused a covid vaccine injection.
Scientists regrow ‘extinct’ prehistoric tree
EnvironmentOnce thought to be extinct for many millions of years, the wool imitation is now growing in Australia.
More than 60 politicians sign new petition to the USA on behalf of Julian Assange
WorldWarns of a "sharp and sustained outcry in Australia" if the Wikileaks journalist is extradited to the US.
Meta-funded ‘fact checker’ in major scandal
TechThe "neutral" RMIT FactLab is exposed for, among other things, politically motivated censorship on Facebook.
Australia approves psychedelics for medical use
HealthMDMA and psilocybin can now be prescribed by doctors for the treatment of mental health problems.
First war crime prosecution in Australia: Decorated soldier executed unarmed man in Afghanistan
WorldA former soldier of the elite Australian SAS regiment was arrested in the state of New South Wales for shooting dead an unarmed and injured 20-year-old man.
Social experiment in Australia – Muslim, Christian and atheist children swap schools
CultureIn a harshly criticized social experiment in the form of a documentary film, twelve Muslim, Christian and atheist children swap schools.
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Science
Groundbreaking double hand transplant performed in Sweden
Powerful new antibiotic discovered by accident
Environment
Swedish Chemicals Agency tightens protection against PFAS
Houseplants that thrive in Nordic winter darkness
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