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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

City where the promise of good health turns to ash

Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts.

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If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Economics has good news for workers fearing joblessness due to the rise of AI – only labour consumes, and the value of consuming populations is growing.

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China’s influence weighs heavily on Solomon Islands election

Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.

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Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Solomon Islands host crucial elections watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its money where its mouth is in the region and it’s working

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Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Russia’s experience has shown that the technology can help in reducing carbon emissions but making it widely available will take time.

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Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Nuclear energy has been declining in importance as a source of power and SMRs will not reverse that.

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To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Surveys over the past decade show that nuclear energy as an energy option is being increasingly accepted in Indonesia.

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Nike and the Houthi Red Sea ship attacks

Two-part video special: We explain what’s behind the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and what are the ramifications for world trade.

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Video: Nike, the Houthis and the Red Sea

Even your sneakers are affected as the Yemen-based Houthi movement causes havoc to a trillion dollars worth of global trade in its attacks on ships in the Red Sea in support of Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza. (more…)

The big problem with small modular nuclear reactors

Small modular reactors are being considered as part of Australia’s energy future, but there are none in operation in countries whose lead we might follow.

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How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

Nuclear power is a credible source of abundant zero-emissions electricity, but it would take 20 years to commence operations from a standing start in Australia.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

City where the promise of good health turns to ash

If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

China’s influence weighs heavily on Solomon Islands election

Is there a hidden cost of China’s Pacific play?

Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Nike and the Houthi Red Sea ship attacks

Video: Nike, the Houthis and the Red Sea

The big problem with small modular nuclear reactors

How feasible is nuclear power for Australia?

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