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Tuesday 21 October 2025
Scientists use lab-grown brain cells to reveal how genetic mutation drives Parkinson’s disease
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ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµapp and Waikato partner to shape future of rural health in New Zealand
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How schools avoid enrolling children with disabilities
Children with severe social, emotional or behavioural disorders are the least welcome in schools, writes Dr Roselyn Dixon.
An Australian head of state won’t save us from being a de facto monarchy
Australian Republican Movement chairman Peter FitzSimons used Australia Day to renew calls for an Australian head of state, writes Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish.
Innovation needs its drivers
Australia has to make creative decisions of its own, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings.Â
Why was Tony Abbott so unpopular?
Tony Abbott remained at consistently low levels of approval as prime minister, but why? Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish comments.Â
Hello Barbie, hello hackers: accessing personal data will be child’s play
At the top of some children’s Christmas present wish list this year will be the new Hello Barbie doll, writes Associate Professor Katina Michael.Â
Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain
Anthocyanins, which provide the red, blue and purple pigments, may help protect against cognitive decline, write Associate Professor Karen Charlton and Katherine Kent.Â