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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.

Who owns the ocean’s genetic wealth?

As the High Seas Treaty takes effect, developing states risk being sidelined in a new era of ocean geopolitics.

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These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.

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How sea ice blew the socks off scientists

Not all Antarctic sea ice is the same. And the finer details are what scientists need to know more about to understand its impact on the climate system.

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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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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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The future of farming could be under the sea

Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised. Getting there takes time and investment.

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Interactive: where are cities sinking?

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Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used in other ways instead.

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It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

Releasing treated wastewater directly into the ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant sounds dangerous, but going below the surface reveals the full story.

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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

Who owns the ocean’s genetic wealth?

These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

How sea ice blew the socks off scientists

Debunking deep sea mining myths

Mining the sea means mining public support too

You can’t mine the seabed without proper rules

What cost for riches from the ocean floor?

The future of farming could be under the sea

Interactive: where are cities sinking?

Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

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