Surrogacy is fraught with uncertainties. Proposed regulation, inspired by the way the caring professions are regulated, would protect the surrogate and provide certainty about legal parentage.
A key focus has been on strengthening primary health care to reduce demand on hospitals, but there is little evidence of progress.
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It's still possible to hit the more ambitious of the two Paris global warming goals, according to a new estimate of the global carbon budget. But it sure won't be easy, and we need to start now.
We have better maps of the moon than Earth's newest continent, Zealandia. That's about to change as an international expedition probes the vast undersea plateau of continental crust.
Police stand guard in front of the Correctional Centre N.3, where Kem Sokha is reportedly being held.
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The treason charges against Cambodia's opposition leader Kem Sokha are another step towards autocracy in the kingdom of wonder.
Researchers have reviewed evidence for wildlife disturbance and current drone policies and found that the law is playing catch-up with emerging technology.
Pip Wallace
The story behind the marathon is more complicated than it seems.
The analysis of large amounts of ice from Antarctica’s Taylor Valley has helped scientists to tease apart the natural and human-made sources of the potent greenhouse gas methane.
Hinrich Schaefer
The latest census data confirm it's become more difficult for New Zealanders living in Australia to become citizens.
The authors have collaborated on an Antarctic research project, investigating tiny ice crystals and their role in climate.
Gabby O'Connor's Studio Antarctica/Johanna Mechem
When artists and scientists get together, they fuel each other's creativity and inquiry.
Former US Vice President and Chair of the Climate Reality Project Al Gore and Victoria’s climate and energy minister Lily D'Ambrosio (right) ride on a tram after speaking at the climate conference in Melbourne.
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Taking inspiration from the spread of world religions, Quentin Atkinson and Shaun Hendy argue scientists need to do more to signal commitment to ideas they want to spread.
People participate in a Pyongyang mass rally held at Kim Il-sung Square.
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Reports of North Korea's capability of firing nuclear weapons are not the only serious threat to global security. North Korea has also become an aggressive cyber power.
Premier league soccer players are some of the team sports athletes who actively use nicotine in competition.
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The use of nicotine in sports is on the rise, but there is little research investigating whether it has any effect on performance or could pose a health risk.
You create a lot of healthcare data during your life. What happens after it?
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Climate change will have a big impact on the global economy, for better or worse. We explore four issues that bring climate and trade negotiations head to head.
