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Stiffness, achy joints, acid reflux, snoring — experts explain the pros and cons of the three main ways people sleep.

Waking up in pain? You might need to change this

Ever wake up with a crick in your neck or a pain in your lower back? Are you roused from sleep by heartburn or a partner complaining that you snore? You need to know this.

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As young shoppers turn to BNPL providers, many do so unaware of how each new account and purchase is affecting their credit score.

How using buy now, pay later affects your credit score

YOUR MONEY: As squeezed households and young shoppers turn to BNPL providers as a cash flow management tool, many do so unaware of how each new account and purchase is affecting their credit score.

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An expert said the constant change of slang is a good sign.

Sorry, parents: 6-7 is officially dead

If you recently tried to compliment your teenager by calling their outfit ‘demure’ or your son by suggesting they have ‘rizz,’ I have some devastating news — you are tragically behind the curve. 

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Artemis II astronaut commander Reid Wiseman took a picture of Earth from the Orion capsule. (AP PHOTO)

Artemis II astronauts capture Earth's beauty in mid-moonshot photo

NASA has released photos of Earth taken by astronauts on the Artemis II mission as they prepare to swing around the moon.

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No more embarrassing Gmail addresses, with Google announcing users can change them. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Embarrassing Gmail address? Now you can change it

The option to change Gmail addresses is now available for some Google Account users.

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The astronauts on the Artemis II are leaving Earth’s orbit.

Artemis II mission starts engine burn, next stop the Moon

The NASA Artemis II mission has started leaving Earth’s orbit, passing a critical milestone, now officially headed toward the Moon.

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When you’re dragging yourself through the day, coffee can offer a reset. It can jolt your brain into action, sharpening your focus and brightening your mood.

Can coffee really boost your mood?

When you’re dragging yourself through the day, coffee can offer a reset. It can jolt your brain into action, sharpening your focus and brightening your mood.

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New online test and blood work could detect Alzheimer's years earlier

Major trial aims to detect Alzheimer’s years earlier

‘We believe this has the potential to reduce the number of people developing dementia in the long run.’

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NASA’s successful blast-off is one giant leap for manned space exploration of the future.

Artemis II: A giant leap for manned space exploration

NASA’s successful blast-off is one giant leap for manned space exploration of the future.

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NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Christina Koch, mission specialist; Victor Glover, pilot; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart.

Astronauts facing serious risks during 10-day Moon mission

Rocket failures, oxygen leaks, space debris and scorching heat: These are just a few of the risks that NASA’s Artemis II astronauts face as the first humans to return to the moon in more than half a century.

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‘Most people don’t realise what the president has done in protecting land and preserving land.’

Why this man insists Trump is an ‘environmental hero’

‘Most people don’t realise what the president has done in protecting land and preserving land.’

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A common antidepressant could be the key to treating methamphetamine addiction, a landmark Australian research trial has found.

The ‘game changer’ drug that could beat meth addiction

A common antidepressant could be the key to treating methamphetamine addiction, a landmark Australian research trial has found.

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Daylight saving is coming to an end, here is how to avoid ruining your sleep schedule.

Daylight saving: How to avoid ruining your sleep schedule

An extra hour in bed sounds simple, but the end of daylight savings can affect your body clock in a big way. Here’s how to adjust smoothly and avoid disrupting your sleep routine.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei business

Anthropic in new multi-billion dollar Australian AI deal

AI giant Anthropic has sealed a multi-billion dollar deal with the Albanese government to track and advance the use of artificial intelligence in Australia. 

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Scientists believe they may have found the least we can do to change our habits and still meaningfully improve our health and longevity.

These tiny changes might lengthen your life

Scientists believe they may have found the least we can do to change our habits and still meaningfully improve our health and longevity.

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