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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

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.

DNA could ensure strawberry fields forever

Advances in the field are revolutionary but require safeguards to curb misuse.

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Three essentials to cashing in on population growth

The benefits of a growing demographic are not guaranteed. Governments need to ensure the right tools are in place as well.

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There’s only so much a robot can do

New cities should not be built to cater for robots and technology; instead robots must adapt to live with humans in existing cities.

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Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking local

Pacific Island people were resilient when tourism halted. Now that it’s reopening, the world could learn from what they want.

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English language bias goes beyond words

As a common language, English connects many people. But biases against accents persist with dire effects.

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AIs could predict dementia, humans can ensure it’s done ethically

AI could mean early intervention for dementia but raises ethical issues about patient privacy.

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New Zealand’s abortion law puts pregnant people at the centre

New Zealand’s pro-choice laws do not equate to indifference to foetal life.

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Leaving a lasting ocean legacy

Island communities have developed some of the most effective practices to support the sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources, we just need to take heed.

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Africa offers answers for small-scale fisheries

Artisanal fisheries are the lifeblood of coastal African communities, but they have largely been neglected. Small changes can make sure they don’t disappear.

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No place to call home: Tongans hard hit by New Zealand’s housing crisis

Tongans are being pushed to extremes as affordable housing grows scarce. New Zealand needs a Pacific Housing Strategy to address this escalating crisis.

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Eyes in the sky can change the way we help refugees

As technology improves, satellite-imagery based applications could help deliver faster humanitarian responses.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

DNA could ensure strawberry fields forever

Three essentials to cashing in on population growth

There’s only so much a robot can do

Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking local

English language bias goes beyond words

AIs could predict dementia, humans can ensure it’s done ethically

New Zealand’s abortion law puts pregnant people at the centre

Leaving a lasting ocean legacy

Africa offers answers for small-scale fisheries

No place to call home: Tongans hard hit by New Zealand’s housing crisis

Eyes in the sky can change the way we help refugees

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