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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Living green walls are having a moment but face a steep challenge

Growing plants on the facades of buildings has numerous benefits for urban sustainability but there are several obstacles.

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Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience.

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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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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Living green walls are having a moment but face a steep challenge

Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Your aircon could make 2024 the hottest on record

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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