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Neanderthals treated a dental cavity by drilling into the tooth
A Neanderthal tooth shows clear signs of human intervention to treat bacterial decay, showing that the earliest dentistry began at least 59,000 years ago Source link
The rising populist tide is making Labor bolder
If this week’s budget marked the start of the Albanese government’s campaign for a third term in office, tonight’s budget reply marks Angus Taylor’s pitch to prevent a Liberal wipe-out. Source link
Economists divided on extent of property price hit from budget tax overhaul
Some economists are forecasting price falls of up to 5 per cent as a result of measures to reduce intergenerational housing inequality. Source link
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel will bewitch you in Mother Mary
Director David Lowery has crafted a dark and mysterious chamber piece that turns a pop star’s spiralling crisis into something supernatural. Source link
Blockbuster movies are connecting new audiences to classical music
From 19th-century concert traditions to Hollywood’s Golden Age, and back to the concert hall, movies are helping audiences experience live orchestral music. Source link
Arctic fires are releasing carbon stored for thousands of years
A study of soils around the Arctic and boreal forests has found that some wildfires are releasing carbon stored over millennia, meaning higher CO2 emissions than assumed Source link
Kate tours Italy in first overseas visit since cancer recovery
The royal is visiting Reggio Emilia, the Italian city famed for its approach to early childhood education. Source link
Six dead as Russia launches over 800 drones at Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attempting to overload Ukraine’s defences in an hours-long onslaught. Source link
Asteroid set to fly very close to Earth
Asteroid 2026JH2 has enough mass to wipe out a city and will zoom past Earth next week Source link
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing ahead of Xi Jinping summit
The US and China are expected to agree to forums to facilitate mutual trade and investment. Source link