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Plus ça change: division and tribalism may not alter as much as we're telling ourselves

For all the claims that the world has changed, the same patterns of tribalism, self-interest and abuse of power are persisting through the pandemic.

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Does Joe Exotic have COVID-19? (And other coronavirus misinformation)

From mass-murderer doctors to infected Tiger Kings, the internet is awash with misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Virus Watch: a poo could save your life

The US plummets while Europe plateaus, and researchers find that the best testing method could be in the toilet.

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Corona curated: the parents aren't really OK. But let's not let the kids suffer

Catch up with some of the best writing from around the world about parenting during the coronavirus crisis.

Minister for Education Dan Tehan

Higher education needs a major rethink, not just a funding lifeline

The pandemic has exposed the flawed funding model on which universities relied. A major reassessment, rather than a return to business-as-usual, is needed for a post-virus world.

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Are we seeding a flu crisis later in the year? Looks like we might be

People have been flocking to get their flu vaccination early this year. But our resident GP wonders if that's the right approach.

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'We've had people trying to break into our break room': a retail worker's story

'Every single person I work with has been abused by a customer at least once.'

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The next COVID challenge: the nation's mental health

Right now we're doing everything we can to fight the physical impact of the coronavirus. But what about the effect it's having on our mental wellbeing?

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Why the letter R is the most important character in town

How exactly does exponential growth work — and what does it tell us about how long the coronavirus lockdown will last?

Easter essay: the virus is risen. It will keep rising

Our whole way of life has been dependent on a system that fell apart at the first challenge. Now they'll try and kill us to keep it going. This is a chance to change things for the better that we must not squander