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Jason Arday, who quit his job at Cambridge University after allegations were made he lied on his CV.
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Aaron Patrick

Top academic accused of being fantasist, plagiarist resigns

The youngest black professor ever hired at Cambridge University quit today over accusations that raised questions about modern standards in academia.

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Tums, Pepcid, Gaviscon — over-the-counter medications can reduce symptoms in different ways. There are ways to find the ideal one for you. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

Your guide on how to find best way to treat heartburn

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A self-confessed Jiu-Jitsu obsessed nurse is being lauded as a hero after video emerged of him taking down an allegedly violent male in the emergency department of an Australian hospital.

WATCH: Jiu-Jitsu-obsessed nurse takes down violent man

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The intimate thoughts of Dr Anthony Fauci, the infectious diseases expert who led the US through COVID, have been laid bare after his pandemic diary was released by Republican adversaries. Pictured inset with Julia Roberts (above) and Sir Elton John (below).

Doctor and his diary: What Fauci’s private musings reveal

US Politics
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A new blood test can detect the two proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Simple blood test could transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Health
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Education

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Jason Arday, who quit his job at Cambridge University after allegations were made he lied on his CV.

Top academic accused of being fantasist, plagiarist resigns

UK
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NAPLAN testing was halted in March after some students were unable to access the writing component.

Parents told glitch affected students’ NAPLAN results

Education
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Pauline Hanson’s plan for international students could make it harder for Australians to get an Uber or book a restaurant, a higher education expert says.

Hanson’s student visa plan could wipe out Uber, cafe staff

Australia
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The Albanese Government will provide $18.2 million over four years to prevent technology failures from marring NAPLAN tests

Albo splashes $18m to stop NAPLAN tech fails

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Climate Change

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Liberal backbencher Philip Ruddock reacts during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Veteran Liberal MP Philip Ruddock will not seek re-endorsement for preselection in the seat of Berowra at the next federal election.

Ruddock warns Liberals to heed lessons on migration, climate

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Pacific Island leaders including Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (front row, 2nd from right) pose for the family photo in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

PM says he’ll ‘act in Australia’s interest’ on gas project

Politics
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The Minister for Climate Change and Energy faces an uphill battle with businesses over his emission targets.

Chris Bowen preps to unveil 2035 emission target

Politics
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The Albanese Government is blocking out the 'noise' of climate change denialists.

‘Doesn’t influence policy’: Labor’s blunt renewables message

Politics
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Elon Musk during his interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist.

Elon Musk’s future-gazing vision for humanity

Technology
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Teen boys in the study said they wanted to use social media less often, but felt unable to stop. 

Study links ADHD in boys to addictive social media use

Wellbeing
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A breakthrough in editing the DNA of a human embryo has reignited debate about science’s role in the human reproductive process.

DNA editing breakthrough reignites designer baby debate

Science
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Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer.

Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer

Wellbeing
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Technology

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A nation-leading royal commission into artificial intelligence and policies around the technology has been launched by the South Australian Government. Pictured: Premier Peter Malinauskas.

South Australia unveils landmark AI royal commission

Politics
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Kmart’s $89 version are the latest to hit the market, following the launch of the popular Meta Glasses — promoted by celebrity Kylie Jenner — which range from $469 to $860.

Fears new glasses could lead to secret surveillance of kids

Society
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Fresh privacy concerns have been raised as Kmart’s $89 smart glasses sell out across Australia.

‘Concerns’ as $89 Kmart product sells out across Australia

Politics
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Who let the bots out? Developers should be held accountable for wild AI behaviour.

Should AI labs be treated like owners of dangerous animals?

Business
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