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Great mysteries of archaeology: an ancient Amazonian world revealed from the sky
Archaeologists thought ancient Amazonia was only home to wandering people, but new technology has uncovered complex societies living in forest cities.
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Alien first contact: how the new rules differ from science fiction
Astronomers should not try to message E.T. before international consultation has occurred.
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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist
Six books that explore the various joys and challenges of womanhood.
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AI could revolutionise concussion care in sport – but risks remain
From gumshield sensors to blood tests, AI may change how sport detects brain injury.
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Craft hobbies can give you a voice – just as they did for the women of the Arts and Crafts movement
It’s worth revisiting the philosophy behind the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Hay fever, antihistamines and the evidence on dementia risk
Recent headlines have raised concerns about allergy tablets. The evidence is more nuanced than it first appears.
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Three historic craft hobbies at risk of disappearing – and how to give them a go
Why not give them a go – you might help keep a traditional skill alive.
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The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space
In the 1950s, Arthur C. Clarke imagined an amputee astronaut. If John McFall reaches orbit, science fiction becomes science fact.
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Two decades of research show Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat-tolerant — but only up to a point
While many Indonesian reefs have remained surprisingly stable despite decades of ocean warming, this resilience has its limits.
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Masters of the Universe shows how companies learned to monetise childhood forever
In some ways, the new film has been four decades in the making. And it all comes down to Mattel’s savvy franchising strategy, starting in the 1980s.
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Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Many marine creatures are among the 4,000 species affected by wildlife trafficking.
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Why the tax NZ never wanted to talk about is back on the political agenda in 2026
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax has revived a debate long deemed politically toxic. But growing pressure on NZ’s tax system is making it harder to avoid.