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LessonThe AI start-up erasing call-centre-worker accents: is it fighting bias – or perpetuating it?
Does voice-altering software bridge the gap between the customer and the call-centre staff, or hide the diversity? Read and find out.
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‘We called the mums about an hour after the ceremony’: the rise of secret weddings
Getting married in secret is increasingly popular. Read to discover its advantages and disadvantages.
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‘I can’t afford what I used to’: how the cost of living has changed viewing habits
As the inflation rates soar, people cut down on non-essential spendings, including online streaming services.
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Indians embrace campervanning and help to revive country’s tourism
After experiencing it abroad, the younger travellers in India develop a taste for exploring their own country in RVs.
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Broken and distrusting: why Americans are pulling away from the daily news
In the times of global pandemic and climate crisis, many Americans decide to skip the news.
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Regular cannabis use now more accepted by Australians than smoking tobacco, study finds
Australians are warming up to the idea of regular cannabis use. Will it mean an increase in consumption?
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The man who unwittingly became a meme
How did a photo of a Spanish man become an internet meme with over two billion views? Read and find out.
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A living room on a skateboard: how electric vehicles are redefining the car
What does the move to electric mean for the car industry and the average user? Read and find out.
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The beginner’s guide to loving exercise
Engage your students in a lesson about building an effective, and lasting, fitness routine.
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As the jubilee bunting comes down, what next for the Queen’s reign?
Ever wondered what happens if Queen Elizabeth is incapable of performing her royal duties? Read to find out.
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Parents struggle to keep up with children’s career options
Read about the parents’ struggle to understand the jobs their children will likely take on in the future.
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Silent salons: why people are choosing to keep quiet at the hairdresser
More and more people choose the silent service at their beauty salons. Read to find out why.
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Stand-up comedy course for men at risk of suicide
Can comedy help improve the mental health of vulnerable adults? Read and find out.
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Why are American national parks filled with plastic?
America’s most scenic locations are littered with single-use plastic. How can this be stopped?
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What are the most effective ways to get cars out of cities?
Discover the newest, data-based methods cities around the world use to reduce traffic.
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How US schoolkids launched a hotline to spread joy
Would you take life advice from kids? Read and find out what they have to offer.
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Colombian library goes beyond books to keep stories alive
Read about a unique library project in Colombia that helps to preserve the Kankuaka indigenous culture.
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Being male and on your phone are biggest dangers on Scottish mountains
Men are more likely than women to get into serious accidents while outdoors. Read to find out why.
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Lost and found: the extraordinary story of Shackleton’s Endurance epic
Shackleton’s famous vessel is finally located after an extensive search. What can we learn from the finding?
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‘People want to reclaim something pure’: the rise of the urban honesty stall
Read about the comeback that honesty stalls are making in suburban Australia.
