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Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?
More than 90% of the world’s pink diamonds came from a single mine that closed in 2020. Geologists are only now beginning to understand the forces that create the rare, highly prized gems.
Bright outlook for local and export gas supplies for early 2024: ACCC
The brighter outlook for domestic supplies follows actions by the government to ensure companies provide adequate quantities of gas into the local market at reasonable prices
Support for both the Voice and Labor drop in latest Essential poll
In the national poll, 42% of respondents said they were a hard ‘no’, compared to 28% who said they were a hard ‘yes’.
'Don't say anything about it': why so many LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities
New research shows how LGBTQIA+ Buddhists in Australia struggle to come out, feel pressure to lie about their sexuality and experience discrimination.
Tests that diagnose diseases are less reliable than you’d expect. Here’s why
Many diagnostic tests are far from 100% accurate – and even in the era of big data and machine learning, they never will be.
State and territory ballots will be counted differently at the Voice referendum – is that fair?
From a legal standpoint, there is a difference between a state and a territory, and for some that justifies giving territory voters less say over changes to the national constitution.
Climate minister Chris Bowen says replacing coal-fired power stations with nuclear would cost $387 billion
The costing, put out by the Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, is a pre-emptive strike against the opposition, which is moving to include nuclear power in the energy policy it takes to the next election
iPhone switching to USB-C is a win for consumers and the environment – but to what extent?
Apple just announced its latest suite of iPhones will not use the proprietary Lightning charger. This isn’t a surprise due to EU regulations announced last year.
What does Kim Jong Un stand to gain from his meeting with Vladimir Putin?
Russia can offer advanced military and satellite technology know-how to the North – as well as the promise of a future economic partner.
Another day, another roadblock: how should NZ law deal with disruptive climate protests?
Police have warned climate protesters could face up to 14 years in jail for ‘endangering transport’ – longer than the maximum for serious crimes like ram-raiding.
Are we about to see a rare green comet light up the sky? An expert on what to expect from Nishimura
There’s a chance Nishimura might brighten unexpectedly – but it’s a slim one.
Drop the talk about 'mum and dad' landlords. It lets property investors off the hook
Well-off investors with multiple properties own a majority of rental homes. They have no excuse not to do the right thing by their tenants.
Grattan on Friday: Langton and Price fight with passion and gloves off for beliefs
Marcia Langton is a woman who says what she thinks, and then some. Like Langton, Price gives no quarter.
NZ election 2023: combined poll trends now show a clear rightward shift since June
The Conversation’s poll-watcher breaks down the party support trend since March – which has all been surging one way, despite some variation between pollsters.
NZ election 2023: with a month to go, polls point to a right-wing coalition government
New Zealand’s proportional electoral system makes coalition governments all but inevitable. Ahead of the October 14 election, the jockeying for power is all on the right.
Is it really safe to feed your cat a vegan diet?
A new study has reportedly found benefits to feeding cats a vegan diet. We got an expert to look at whether the evidence stacks up.