Decades of searching and a chance discovery: why finding Leadbeater’s possum in NSW is such big news

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Until now, Victorians believed their state was the sole home for Leadbeaters possum, their critically endangered state faunal emblem. This tiny marsupial is clinging to life in a few pockets of mountain ash and snow gum...

What is retinol? And will it make my acne flare? 3 experts unpack this trendy skincare ingredient

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Retinol skincare products suddenly seem to be everywhere, promising clear, radiant and youthful skin. But whats the science behind these claims? And are there any risks? You may have also heard retinol can increase your...

Pro-Trump candidate wins Poland’s presidential election – a bad omen for the EU, Ukraine and women

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Polands presidential election runoff will be a bitter pill for pro-European Union democrats to swallow. The nationalist, Trumpian, historian Karol Nawrocki has narrowly defeated the liberal, pro-EU mayor of Warsaw, Rafał...

Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

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According to Australias Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show we are on track to reach our 2030 targets under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australias greenhouse gas emissions were...

Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how

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For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens. Rating decisions are...

Will surging sea levels kill the Great Barrier Reef? Ancient coral fossils may hold the answer

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In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies. In fact, some studies predict a rise...

A film about long healing walk by the sea, the end of a dystopian series and a whimsical comfort watch – what to see, watch, read and listen to this week

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At The Conversation, we are big believers in the health benefits of being near the sea. In fact, we have a whole series dedicated to how our health is intrinsically linked with that of the ocean, called Vitamin Sea. The...