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What two centuries of Perth storm records tell us about future climate risk
How did Australia’s climate fluctuate before the large-scale burning of fossil fuels? Old records can help us find out.
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NZ has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self-certification make it better or worse?
Building defects and rework silently drain millions from construction budgets. Catching those mistakes earlier could be key to faster builds and cheaper homes.
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Want to break free from big tech? ‘Self-hosting’ could be the answer
Self-hosting is a general catch-all term for taking control of your own data. It comes in many flavours.
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One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food
Where did rice come from? And how did it spread to become the foundation of global food security?
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Starting or running a business with AI? There are legal risks you can’t afford to ignore
AI can work for you while you sleep. But if your chatbot or AI agent gets it wrong, you could be the one who pays the price.
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Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?
Your bed is warm and it’s cold outside. Besides, you have a tickle in your throat. Should you go for that run?
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Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them
These ancient wetlands are wildlife hotspots and crucial carbon stores.
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Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?
ISIS’ extremist tenets often appeal to second-generation Muslim immigrants in Europe and the US.
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Crypto ATMs are here to stay despite their scam risks. How should NZ regulate them?
NZ has ruled out an outright ban on crypto ATMs. Overseas experience suggests targeted safeguards could protect users from fraudsters.
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The future is scrappy: Montréal’s Fantasia Film Festival hints at what’s next in media
From a Cyberpunk stunt team to a Japanese superhero, Montréal’s Fantasia Film Festival reveals that media evolutions can start with scrappy ideas and budgets.
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Vaccine mis- and disinformation isn’t just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy
When we are mis- or disinformed, it is difficult to act with autonomy. We may make decisions that do not align with our beliefs, even when we seem to be acting voluntarily.
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Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings
In Canada, tens of millions of birds are killed annually by crashing into glass on buildings.