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"To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognised need of the human soul," wrote philosopher Simone Weil 80 years ago.
https://theconversation.com/guide-to-the-classics-simone-weils-the-need-for-roots-209514?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693867850

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Embattled Qantas boss Alan Joyce will quit immediately, bringing forward his retirement by two months.
https://theconversation.com/qantas-chief-alan-joyce-quits-early-amid-customer-fury-at-the-airline-212845?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693872726

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For most people, the risk is low – but some, such as those with weakened immune systems, are at greater risk of getting sick from animals.
https://theconversation.com/is-it-okay-to-kiss-your-pet-the-risk-of-animal-borne-diseases-is-small-but-real-210898?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693867666

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Teens who quit vaping or drastically cut back are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms.
https://theconversation.com/my-teen-is-addicted-to-vaping-how-can-i-help-them-quit-and-manage-their-withdrawal-symptoms-208586?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693865267

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Cannabis growers in the capital report many obstacles, from laws banning the purchase of seeds, to the lack of information on growing conditions.
https://theconversation.com/as-many-states-weigh-legalising-cannabis-heres-what-they-can-learn-from-the-struggles-of-growers-in-canberra-212009?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693869078

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Alien invaders are penetrating the borders of every country in the world – now, the full extent of the problems have been exposed in a new UN report.
https://theconversation.com/the-true-damage-of-invasive-alien-species-was-just-revealed-in-a-landmark-report-heres-how-we-must-act-211893?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693866124

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When a marine heatwave strikes, it can be lethal. Some have killed over a billion sea creatures.
https://theconversation.com/marine-heatwaves-dont-just-hit-coral-reefs-they-can-cause-chaos-on-the-seafloor-211902?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693864819

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You’re the Voice reinforces the view that supporting the Voice to Parliament is an act of national reconciliation we can take together.
https://theconversation.com/it-was-written-for-nuclear-disarmament-but-today-youre-the-voice-is-the-perfect-song-for-the-yes-campaign-212769?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693809943

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Invertebrates underpin Earth’s ecosystems – so if their numbers decline, the ecological damage will be felt far and wide.
https://theconversation.com/trapped-australias-extraordinary-alpine-insects-are-being-marooned-on-mountaintops-as-the-world-warms-211104?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693818281

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Having a small backyard in outer suburban developments doesn’t make up for everything else that’s missing in these new neighbourhoods.
https://theconversation.com/urban-sprawl-is-not-a-dirty-word-if-the-priority-is-to-meet-all-kids-needs-it-should-be-208670?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693818284

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Ancient stories of the sea and the sky date back to the end of the last ice age.
https://theconversation.com/rising-seas-and-a-great-southern-star-aboriginal-oral-traditions-stretch-back-more-than-12-000-years-211114?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693818287

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For people who feel lonely, a trip to the supermarket could help – if only the store provided opportunities to chat at the checkout.

A Dutch chain has done just that, and customers and staff love it.
https://theconversation.com/feeling-lonely-too-many-of-us-do-heres-what-our-supermarkets-can-do-to-help-211126?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693805635

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AI systems with deceptive capabilities could be misused by bad actors or behave in ways their creators never intended.
https://theconversation.com/ai-systems-have-learned-how-to-deceive-humans-what-does-that-mean-for-our-future-212197?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693809797

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Hate speech and misinformation can cause physical and mental harm.
https://theconversation.com/how-hate-speech-during-the-voice-campaign-can-harm-personal-wellbeing-as-well-as-democracy-211730?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693805272

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A new report summarises the risks the industry creates for people’s health and wellbeing, as well as for the planet.
https://theconversation.com/health-evidence-against-gas-and-oil-is-piling-up-as-governments-turn-a-blind-eye-212459?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693798419

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New Zealand needs to follow international precedent and make it expensive for investors to keep properties empty.
https://theconversation.com/as-nz-struggles-to-resolve-its-long-running-housing-crisis-investors-should-be-taxed-for-keeping-homes-empty-212356?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693798731

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When we’re surrounded by distractions, our brains essentially become battlegrounds for attention. Everything competes for our focus.
https://theconversation.com/why-is-a-messy-house-such-an-anxiety-trigger-for-me-and-what-can-i-do-about-it-211684?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693798500

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📚 Megalodons are having a cultural moment. What do we know about them?
https://theconversation.com/how-diving-as-a-boy-took-tim-flannery-on-the-trail-of-the-megalodon-in-all-its-terrifying-glory-211506?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693798645

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The latest Newspoll shows more bad news for the “yes” campaign.
https://theconversation.com/albanese-records-first-net-negative-newspoll-approval-as-voice-support-slumps-further-212368?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693797982

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Two years after their initial infection, many with long COVID have recovered, but some struggle with symptoms – which are more likely in those who were initially hospitalised.
https://theconversation.com/long-covid-symptoms-can-improve-but-their-resolution-is-slow-and-imperfect-212015?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693778782

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"Co-design can encompass many ideas [...] such as strengthening school and community relationships and giving Indigenous people a greater say in how schools serve their families and communities."
https://theconversation.com/co-design-is-the-latest-buzzword-in-indigenous-education-policy-does-it-live-up-to-the-hype-212194?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693774724

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No matter how much we believe our knowledge and our technological capabilities have evolved, pandemics prove we are still at the mercy of the natural world.
https://theconversation.com/simon-schamas-history-of-18th-and-19th-century-disease-outbreaks-speaks-powerfully-to-the-present-208658?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693775303

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Moths are often overlooked as the poor cousin to butterflies, but they are truly remarkable creatures.
https://theconversation.com/unveiling-the-enigmatic-world-of-moths-from-ancient-pollinators-to-whistling-wonders-209590?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693774902

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For women in music, caring responsibilities and parenthood are common reasons to take a break, but they create barriers to re-establishing careers + progression.
https://theconversation.com/you-are-left-flailing-to-try-and-look-after-yourself-the-music-industry-still-constrains-mothers-careers-210978?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693774445

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It's hard to remember life before Google, isn't it? Soon the search engine will be offering AI-based summaries in its search results. 🧑‍💻
https://theconversation.com/google-turns-25-the-search-engine-revolutionised-how-we-access-information-but-will-it-survive-ai-212367?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693774254

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