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What has the Nobel Prize in Physics ever done for me?
The science that wins the Nobel Prize in Physics each year can be hard to get your head around – but it often has real everyday implications.
Promises to get tough on youth crime might win votes – but the evidence shows it hasn’t worked for NZ
A shift towards more punitive responses to youth crime by the next government could reverse the progress New Zealand has made in reducing offending and addressing its root causes.
Organisms without brains can learn, too – so what does it mean to be a thinking creature?
Box jellyfish have no brains, yet were recently found to be able to learn from touch. Many brainless organisms are now forcing us to rethink what it means to learn.
Are NFTs really dead and buried? All signs point to 'yes'
This is why no one is buying your cartoon ape.
What kind of Australia will we wake up to if the Voice referendum is defeated on October 14?
If the referendum is lost of October 14, the prime minister will have to quickly pivot to the role of healer-in-chief.
Foreign policy has been missing from NZ's election campaign – voters deserve answers to these big questions
From the war in Ukraine and China’s role in the Pacific, to multi-billion-dollar military decisions, New Zealand will face huge challenges during the next term of government.
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains
Lithium-ion battery fires are rare, but they can cause a lot of damage – and they’re challenging to put out.
NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker
The latest political opinion polls confirm the rightward trend since mid-year. But with NZ First on the rise, the shape of the next government remains unpredictable.
Will AI kill our creativity? It could – if we don’t start to value and protect the traits that make us human
AI could kill our creativity by making us think too alike. It also forces us to question what “creativity” is, and the different forms it can take.
Ukraine and Russia traded barbs in the UN's top court over the legality of the invasion. What could happen next in the case?
Ukraine is seeking compensation from Russia in the case, but the International Court of Justice needs to agree to hear it first.
Forcing people to repay welfare ‘loans’ traps them in a poverty cycle – where is the policy debate about that?
People on benefits are borrowing from the government to pay for essentials like power bills and car repairs. But repayments leave them with even less than before.
China's new anti-espionage law is sending a chill through foreign corporations and citizens alike
The revised law is targeting not only Westerners working in China, but also Chinese nationals who work for foreign companies or organisations or interact with foreigners in any way.
Nobody knows how consciousness works – but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science
Big names in consciousness research have signed an open letter attacking ‘integrated information theory’ as pseudoscience, sparking uproar.
Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of NZ’s iconic volcano
This winter’s bumper snowfall notwithstanding, the future of Ruapehu’s famous ski fields is highly uncertain. But the mountain itself will remain important in other ways.
Why the Voice could be a bulwark against Trumpism gaining a stronger foothold in Australia
What we are already hearing today from those leading the “no” campaign is an echo chamber of Trumpist sentiments for his supporters and acolytes in Australia.
7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum
The Voice to Parliament referendum is bringing about harmful discussions, affecting First Nations people. There are ways to support better wellbeing during this time.