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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?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?

Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.

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Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Meteorites could show us the perfect chemical models we need to end the natural resource crisis — but we don’t have to leave Earth to mine them.

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Debunking deep sea mining myths

While the hype around deep sea mining is real, there may be unintended consequences that will come with it.

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Mining the sea means mining public support too

Gaining social legitimacy of deep sea mining should consider who makes the decisions and how.

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Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.

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You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

Mining the seabed without proper regulations seems outlandish. But it could happen sooner than we think.

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What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

The regulatory body for deep sea mining is under pressure to accept mining applications, but what are the risks?

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Black days ahead if coal city does not change

Unsafe and disaster-prone, extractive towns are still attractive to migrant workers.

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First in, first served as Moon-mining gains legality

International law was rocked by the introduction of the Artemis Accords, an agreement that allows mining on the Moon in support of scientific missions.

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Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

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Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific

Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?

Why we don’t need to go to space to mine its resources

Debunking deep sea mining myths

Mining the sea means mining public support too

Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

Black days ahead if coal city does not change

First in, first served as Moon-mining gains legality

Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Seabed mining equity dilemmas in the Pacific

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