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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.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

Your aircon could make 2024 the hottest on record

As the world reels from the hottest year on record, the weather outlook for the future looks grim, with extreme heat set to be unavoidable unless we act now.

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Video: This paint will stop your house burning

Researchers spent five years developing a fire-retardant paint which has become the first to pass a tough Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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Home ownership is not only personal but political

How political parties have influenced our desire to own our own homes.

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What can be done about the homes crisis

The world faces a squeeze on affordable housing.

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Drab public housing ideal for a climate retrofit

Eastern Europe’s ubiquitous prefab housing blocks have potential for mass climate change adaptation.

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The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

Large households throw away the most food. In an attempt to stop the waste, a simple idea is showing great promise.

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Putting the heart back into home

The process of allocating housing to the homeless in the UK involves a calculus in which the emotional concept of ‘home’ does not feature.

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Being housed is not the same as having a home

‘Home’ is not only a place to sleep. Well-being comes from the social aspects of home just as much as from four walls and a roof.

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Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

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Video: This paint will stop your house burning

Home ownership is not only personal but political

What can be done about the homes crisis

Drab public housing ideal for a climate retrofit

The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

Putting the heart back into home

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