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Is there a right way to talk to your baby? A baby brain expert explains ‘parentese’

Is it better to chat to babies in the tone and pace we’d use when talking to other adults, or is it OK to talk in a slower, higher pitched, sing-song voice?

Will elections for judges make Mexico the ‘most democratic country in the world’? Critics fear the opposite

Opponents fear electing judges could politicise the judiciary, promote inexperienced or corrupt judges, and erode Mexico’s system of checks and balances

Researchers created a chatbot to help teach a university law class – but the AI kept messing up

Researchers developed an educational chatbot to help law students and save time. But the AI kept giving inaccurate, misleading and even incorrect feedback.

James Bradley’s thrilling, unsettling crime novel is set in a flooded Sydney in 2050

Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain future

Changing consumer tastes and the dominance of a few big players are putting sustained pressure on the industry – especially smaller producers

The sun will come out tomorrow: remembering the life and music of Charles Strouse

The legendary composer behind hits like Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie has died at 96