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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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Communication Minister Anika Wells says the Australian government has known ‘all summer’ that under-16s were circumnavigating the social media ban but claims the ‘law isn’t failing’.

Kids still on social media as Wells says ‘law isn’t failing’

Communication Minister Anika Wells says the Australian Government has known ‘all summer’ that under-16s were circumnavigating the social media ban but claims the ‘law isn’t failing’.

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Bindi Irwin has outlined in searing detail the toll endometriosis has had on her health.

Bindi’s searing message about battling ‘indescribable pain’

Bindi Irwin has opened up on her years-long battle with an ‘invisible illness’ in searing detail, urging others with the condition not to give up. 

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Science has found some pretty surprising ways GLP-1s can benefit the body.

The 13 surprising ways GLP-1s may benefit the body

Humans have long dreamed of a cure-all, and with the surge in popularity of weight-loss injections like Ozempic, science has found some surprising benefits you should know about.

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Cicada variant raises fresh warning for Aussies.

Cicada COVID strain: Key symptoms and what we know so far

A highly mutated COVID variant spreading overseas is being closely watched by experts, with early guidance emerging on symptoms Australians should know.

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It’s the first manned mission to go this far since 1972.

Around the Moon and back in 10 days: Artemis ll’s mission

It will be the first time that anyone has travelled this far from Earth since Apollo 17 in 1972. What to know about NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission.

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Some social media platforms have come under fire over continued use by children under 16.

‘Tactics’: Big tech under fire for possible age ban breach

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube may have broken the law by allowing children under 16 to access their apps, the government says.

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Tech giants have been accused of deploying tactics to undermine the world-leading laws, despite the threat of multi-million dollar penalties.

Tech giants investigated over social media ban breaches

Five tech giants have been named and shamed, accused of deploying tactics to undermine the world-leading laws despite the threat of multi-million dollar penalties.

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People who use nicotine-based vapes were found to have changes in their tissue indicative of cancer development.

Landmark study finds vapes may cause cancer despite ‘safe’ claim

Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.

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Droneshield Chief Product Officer Angus Bean.

‘Huge problem’: Australia warned to bolster drone defences

Counter-drone company says Australia remains drastically unprepared for next type of global warfare.

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