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‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.
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Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?
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Penalty shootouts are soccer’s most brutal tests. What are the best strategies for attackers, goalkeepers and coaches?
Penalty shootouts are decided by two questions. Most teams can’t answer either, but maybe science can.
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From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry
The history of Argentina and England transforms every match into something more than a game – a World Cup semi-final raises the stakes even further.
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Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy
Young workers, in particular, are affected, losing out on opportunities to advance their careers.
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Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy
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NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.
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From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.
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First Nations people face racism in hospitals. They told us one thing makes a difference
When First Nations people get the right support in the health system, their physical and mental health improves.
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Does sniffing chocolate really help ‘leg day’ at the gym?
A study suggests sniffing chocolate helps boost your gym workout. No, we’re not kidding.
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NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Cash set aside to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in New Zealand next year may fall short of what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) expected it to cost. RNZ Pacific has received a document from MFAT under the Official Information Act (OIA) that puts potential
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Seals have a unique superpower in their ears, and we finally know how it evolved
Unlike all other mammals, seals can hear both in the air and underwater. How do they do this?