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Biologist James Watson shared a Nobel for helping find the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule. (AP PHOTO)

Breakthrough DNA scientist dies aged 97

An American biologist who helped discover the shape of DNA molecules is being remembered for both his breakthrough and racial remarks that got him in trouble.

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Anthony Albanese’s government are being warned about Labor’s funding model for the ‘Thriving Kids’ initiative.

Labor warned over ‘Thriving Kids’ funding approach

Child specialist services which will be key to the government’s newly announced initiative to divert more people away from NDIS have warned it won’t be achievable without a sustainable funding model.

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The Higginbotham family.

Incurable brain condition shock for four siblings

Families’ grief as genetic testing reveals devastating diagnosis for four sisters.

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Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body.

Build strong, stable ankles with these nine moves

Most of us don’t think about our feet and ankles until they hurt. But they are foundational to good alignment, balance and the overall functioning of your lower body. 

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Are chatbots quietly making our brains weaker? New research suggests AI writing tools could be eroding how we think, learn, and even remember.

Brain rot: How using AI, social media are mushing our minds

Are chatbots quietly making our brains weaker? New research suggests AI writing tools could be eroding how we think, learn, and even remember.

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A new study suggests that going on longer walks may have more health benefits than taking the same number of steps a day over multiple short walks.

Which is better, one long walk or many short ones?

A new study has reignited the debate over whether one long daily walk or several shorter strolls offers the greatest boost to your health.

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GTA 6 has been delayed, again.

GTA 6 delayed again by developers

Looking forward to playing GTA 6, arguably the most anticipated game of the last 10 years? Well, there’s a problem. Again.

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China's Long March 2F rocket, carrying the three astronauts for the Shenzhou 20 manned space mission, heads for the space station.

Panic as astronauts stranded after space junk collision

A group of Chinese astronauts have been left stranded above the earth after the ship they were about to board for their return trip to Earth collided with a piece of space junk.

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The couple survived by depolying a parachute attached to the plane.

Miracle plane crash survivors use rocket-powered parachute

A husband and wife have survived after deploying last-minute safety measures during a terrifying light plane crash into the side of an Arizona mountain.

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Australia’s consumer watchdog is suing Microsoft over allegations it misled 2.7 million Aussies

Microsoft offers refunds to subscribers over AI confusion

The tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users after misleading customers.

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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has urged social media platforms not covered by the upcoming under-16s ban to report any surge in young users.

eSafety place blind faith in exempt platforms

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has called for social media platforms not included in the impending under-16s ban to dob themselves in if they receive an influx of users. 

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The order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

Longevity expert says the order you eat your food matters

‘Meal sequencing’: A longevity expert says the order you eat the food on your plate is just as important as what’s on it.

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For better or worse, many people are asking artificial intelligence chatbots for health information and advice.

Making stuff up: ChatGPT can’t replace your doctor

THE NEW YORK TIMES: No chatbot is ready to replace your physician, so be a little more cautious when asking AI for potential diagnoses or medical advice.

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Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, speaks at an event.

Microsoft says AI not capable of consciousness

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says only biological beings are capable of consciousness, and that developers and researchers should stop pursuing projects that suggest otherwise. 

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CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia hasn't sought US export licences for the Chinese market.

Trump blocks global access to Nvidia AI chip

Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility that Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chip for artificial intelligence could be sold to China.

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