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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.
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Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research
Scolyer captured the world’s attention when he volunteered for a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer. He died on Sunday night, aged 59.
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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.
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Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious
Educators have long debated whether it is better for students to be learning with students of a similar ‘ability’ or a mix.
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Curaçao and Cabo Verde are into the World Cup. What impact can these ‘minnow nations’ make?
Several so-called minnow nations are making their debuts at the World Cup. Will they add to the tournament or is it overkill?
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How the food industry shapes your child’s fussy eating
Making Nutella sandwiches for lunch again? The food industry has you in a bind, a new study shows.
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Are Australia’s carbon farming schemes just hot air? Hardly – forests are regrowing almost everywhere
Critics have taken aim at an Australian scheme meant to encourage forest regrowth. But independent assessments show the regeneration schemes are working