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The long shadow of 9/11 and the retreat of an independent New Zealand foreign policy
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, many of the forces now shaping NZ foreign policy can be traced back to how the US responded to the terror attacks.
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The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact
A CIA veteran explains that a polygraph campaign is not likely to eliminate leaks, but it may divert investigative energy from essential security priorities.
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How heat on the Tibetan Plateau fuels powerful storms in California, half a world away
A new study connects early winter heat high up on the plateau to the jet stream and, ultimately, storms headed for the US coast. The results could mean better forecasts.
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Heatwaves are making toxic algae worse, but the real problem is what we are putting into our rivers and lakes
Hot weather accelerates toxic algal blooms, but nutrient pollution provides the fuel.
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Practical Magic 2 will bewitch fans despite its flimsy premise
Faithful fans are going to love Practical Magic 2 just the way they did the original – even though it was completely ridiculous.
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Twenty-five years after 9/11: an over-reliance on technology is leaving us vulnerable
Are technological advances making us any safer? It appears not.
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How to help your garden recover from a heatwave
Put down the fertiliser.
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Sudan’s military is accused of using chlorine bombs: here’s how they work and what the law says
The use of chemical weapons has been outlawed for nearly a century.
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Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some
Digital platforms offer opportunities for African dance influencers to construct their own visions of what it means to be African.
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DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk
The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.
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The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers’ needs
More and more travelers want the freedom of going it alone, but with connections and activities with other people.
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I’m a pediatrician in Michigan who created Rx Kids, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs – here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
More than 15,000 families in Michigan have received cash support from Rx Kids. Participants say the program helps them pay bills and maintain their health.