‘Home alone’:How Trump is changing security in Europe

Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland

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‘Walking on jagged gravel’:When is it time to replace a knee (or hip)?

Some 150,000 artificial joints go into Australians’ bodies every year. But they’re no easy fix. What’s it like to get a new hip or knee,or both?

  • Jackson Graham

‘A desperate situation’:What does Trump want with Ukraine?

A minerals deal. No security guarantee. A tongue-lashing in the White House. What does Trump’s return mean for peace?

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland

‘They’re very powerful’:Why Trump loves tariffs

The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Holland

Tropic thunder:Why Trump wants the Panama Canal back

The critical waterway has a complex history. Why does Trump want it back? And what does China have to do with it?

  • Angus Holland andJackson Graham

What does being ‘fit’ actually mean? We took the test to find out

How can you tell if you’re (technically) fit – and what difference does it make to your life?

  • Jackson Graham andFelicity Lewis
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‘Super complex’:Why do humans love some flavours and hate others

We love a taste “sensation” but where do flavours actually come from? How might rainforest taste? And what’s sonic seasoning?

  • Jackson Graham andAngus Delaney
Rod and Deonie Fiford and Niamh with the rocket that rekindled his passion for building blocks.

A good toy can be the building blocks of a career,or just a way to skip church

Not all toys say “educational” on the box. Still,some can spark lifelong learning. Here’s what the experts put in toy boxes.

  • Jackson Graham

‘Cleared for take-off’:Who keeps us safe in the skies?

We’re told flying is safe and the statistics confirm it. So why are there still mishaps? And what happens behind the scenes when an engine goes “bang”?

  • Angus Holland andJackson Graham

‘The tipping point’:Where does our water come from – and could it run out?

In cities,we tend to take our water for granted. How does it get to us – and how do you put a price on it?

  • Jackson Graham