Work, wages and apprenticeships: sifting for clues about the lives of girls in ancient Egypt

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We know surprisingly little about the lives of children in ancient Egypt. And what records we do have about them often concern the lives of the elite the young king or the children of senior officials. They are more...

Inaccurate and misogynistic: why we need to make the term ‘hysterectomy’ history

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Have you had a tonsillectomy (your tonsils taken out), appendectomy (your appendix removed) or lumpectomy (removal of a lump from your breast)? The suffix ectomy denotes surgical removal of the named body part, so these...

It’s time to face an uncomfortable truth: maybe our pampered pets would be better off without us

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Pet-keeping is often promoted for the benefits it brings humans. A close association with another animal can provide us with a sense of purpose and a daily dose of joy. It can aid our health, make us more conscientious and...

How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down

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Many smartwatches, fitness and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many functions. Wear your watch or ring to bed, and youll wake up to a detailed sleep report telling you not just how long you slept,...

Is AI a con? A new book punctures the hype and proposes some ways to resist

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Is AI going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs, even creative ones, like doctors, teachers and care workers? Are we about...

Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down

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Last week, one of the dark webs most prominent drug marketplaces Archetyp was shut down in an international, multi-agency law enforcement operation following years of investigations. It was touted as a major policing win...

‘It feels like I am being forced to harm a child’: research shows how teachers are suffering moral injury

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Australia is in the grip of a teacher shortage. Teachers are burning out, warning the job is no longer sustainable and leaving the profession. We know this is due to excessive workloads, stress and abuse. But research...