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We discovered a ‘gentle touch’ molecule is essential for light tactile sensation in humans – and perhaps in individual cells
Our bodies have a dedicated channel for sensing only the very lightest of touches.
Grattan on Friday: The voters of Dunkley have government and opposition in a guessing game
The prime minister has the foreign stage coming to him as he prepares for the special ASEN summit in Melbourne. But with the Dunkley Byelection only days before, he may have other things on his mind.
What ended the ‘dark ages’ in the early universe? New Webb data just brought us closer to solving the mystery
With the help of a magnifying glass 4 million lightyears wide, astronomers may have solved the riddle of what burned away the hydrogen fog that pervaded the early universe.
Pope Gregory XIII gave us the leap year – but his legacy goes so much further
Pope Gregory XIII was patron of Rome’s renaissance, and a legal luminary whose influence transcends the ages.
We talked to dozens of people about their experience of grief. Here’s what we learned (and how it’s different from what you might think)
There are many social assumptions about how to best ‘get through’ grief. We interview 95 people about their experiences of loss and found we need to rethink what grief looks and feels like.
Independent MP Helen Haines has a plan to stamp out pork-barrelling. Would it work?
The private member’s bill is unlikely to get through, but it raises important points about the scourge of pork-barrelling in Australian politics.
Should you be checking your kid’s phone? How to know when your child is ready for ‘phone privacy’
Is it reasonable to occasionally inspect a 13- or 14-year-old’s device, or does this undermine a new sense of privacy at this stage?
Explainer: what are the protocols around the use of a firearm for NSW police?
The alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird have shone a spotlight on when, why are how police can access their firearms.
Poland has opened its arms to nearly 1 million Ukrainian refugees, but will they be able to stay for the long term?
Polish public support for resettling Ukrainian refugees has slipped in recent months, while many new arrivals have had difficulty finding work that aligns with their qualifications.
The US just returned to the Moon after more than 50 years. How big a deal is it, really?
A private company has successfully delivered cargo to the Moon’s surface for the first time. Here’s what that means for future space exploration.
As Varroa spreads, now is the time to fight for Australia’s honey bees – and you can help
Australia could still take action in the fight against Varroa that wasn’t possible elsewhere. But to do so, we need to fill urgent gaps in bee research.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jason Clare on the future of education in Australia
The recently released Universities Accord report featured recommendations for improving education in Australia. Joining us to discuss the government's response is Education Minister, Jason Clare.
What happens when we outsource boring but important work to AI? Research shows we forget how to do it ourselves
AI and smart software make life easier, most of the time. How do you keep your skills up for the times when they fail?
So, you’ve been scammed by a deepfake. What can you do?
Deepfake scams are on the rise – but can their victims claim compensation? The legal landscape is still developing.
Why Egypt refuses to open its border to Palestinians forcibly displaced from Gaza
Around 1.5 million Palestinians are trapped near the border, with nowhere to go. Egypt, however, has long opposed the idea of resettling Palestinians in the Sinai Peninsula.
How people get sucked into misinformation rabbit holes – and how to get them out
People who dive into misinformation are driven to satisfy an emotional need, according to our new research.