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‘Blood cobalt’ is disappearing from batteries – and cheaper, cleaner batteries are arriving
You might have heard the common claim that electric cars aren’t really green – that their lithium-ion batteries rely on…
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‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded
“Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early in my career. In fact, when…
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More women are professors, but gender gaps continue to plague NZ universities
Universities play a crucial role in achieving gender equality, but persistent disparities in leadership, pay and research opportunities continue to…
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Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires: new research
Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heatwaves, bushfires, two…
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Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk
In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas…
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Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works
Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Probability is the most important concept in…
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Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads,…
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Deafness and hearing loss: 1.5 billion people affected, yet half of cases are preventable
The wedding reception was in full swing, music pounding at 105 decibels. Twenty-two-year-old Jake stood near the speakers for three…
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What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphere
New Zealand’s summer has been defined by repeated bursts of intense rain, as subtropical systems have swept down over the…
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Intense heatwaves directly threaten crops and native species. Here’s what we can do
During Australia’s unprecedented heatwave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia. Days of sustained heat and…
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Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful
People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging.…
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When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years
The Trump administration announced on Feb. 12, 2026, that it is ending Operation Metro Surge, its deployment of more than…
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How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper
American families are feeling the pinch of rising electricity prices. In the past five years alone, the generation portion of…
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Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it
Concrete is all around you – in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and…
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Trump has scrapped the long-standing legal basis for tackling climate emissions
Regulating climate emissions just became more difficult. US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…
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