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Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone
Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal was that Iran would “never have…
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Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices past US$100 a…
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Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities respond
When the power goes out and stays off for hours, the result can be more than just a hassle –…
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What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care
Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for…
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Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind
Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT…
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Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets
“Four minutes is too long.” Some of Chris Zuo’s itchy results after his session with the mosquitoes. David L. Hu…
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Teens suffer the most from e‑bike incidents – are stricter rules the answer?
E-bikes and e-scooters are in the spotlight again. That’s because Queensland, as part of a parliamentary inquiry, is pushing for…
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‘Disaster inertia’: why must NZ keep relearning the same lessons from extreme events?
In the aftermath of another summer of weather disasters, there were headlines about a “growing gap” between recovery efforts and…
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Cyclone Narelle: ‘compact’, dangerous and unusually predictable
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast some 350…
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Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways
Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be “man enough” or “woman enough” in the eyes of others. And…
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Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal…
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Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth
Demand for copper is surging because of demand from new technologies, but suppliers are struggling to keep up, and they…
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Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping
In October 1948, a thick haze rolled into Donora, Pennsylvania, a steel town in the Monongahela Valley, south of Pittsburgh.…
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Zero Customs Duty Boosts Nuclear Project Viability in India
In a significant move to enhance the viability of nuclear power projects in India, the government has announced a zero…
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India Boosts Nuclear Power Capacity with New Projects
India is propelling its nuclear energy ambitions forward, with a current installed capacity of 8,780 megawatts (MW) spread across 24…
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