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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

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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.

How microplastics are destroying soil and human health

World Soil Day is a reminder that plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a critical global issue.

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.

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Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia

Demand for rare earth elements has risen in tandem with the push towards greener technologies and decarbonisation.

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‘New oil’ to play critical role in a greener future

Managing expectations around the supply of critical minerals will be key to avoiding conflict and moving the world towards decarbonisation.

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China changes tack on water politics

Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.

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Mining the heavens

Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.

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Why space is the next frontier in mining

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.

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Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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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

How microplastics are destroying soil and human health

Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

The future of palm oil hangs in the balance

Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia

‘New oil’ to play critical role in a greener future

China changes tack on water politics

Mining the heavens

Why space is the next frontier in mining

Southeast Asia braces for more droughts and haze

The technology behind deep sea mining

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