Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity
One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass…
Grattan on Friday: Dutton’s nuclear policy would have coal-fired power stations operating for a lot longer
A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while…
The human right to science is 76 years old. It’s a reminder for us all to be more curious
Signed exactly 76 years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world’s most…
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain
At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something…
View from The Hill: Paul Fletcher’s rant against the teals risks insulting voters the Liberals need to win
Liberal frontbencher Paul Fletcher got a big shock last election in his Sydney seat of Bradfield….
Here’s what we’ll be telling COP29 about how climate change is harming young people’s mental health
As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate…
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bruce Wolpe says personal relations between Trump and Albanese would be ‘rocky’
Days from the US presidential election, the polls are showing the outcome of the race between…
Ancient mud reveals Australia’s burning history over the past 130,000 years – and shows a way through our fiery future
Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub…
Why building more big dams is a costly gamble for our future water security and the environment
Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia’s water security. So we often hear…
A how-to for ethical geoengineering research
Holistic climate justice: The guidelines recognize that geoengineering won’t affect just those people currently residing on…
Could this powder be the key to solving climate change?
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What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains
Globally, nuclear power accounts for roughly 10% of electricity generation. In some countries, such as France,…
NZ is encouraging the use of AI – but it’s largely outsourcing the risks and societal costs
As investment in generative AI continues to grow globally, New Zealand’s government has been implementing its…
How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle
Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires…
Can walls of oysters protect shores against hurricanes? Darpa wants to know.
Playing defense Reefense The project is one of three being developed under a $67.6 million program…
A new immersive cinema is helping firefighters to better prepare for megafires
As summer approaches, the threat of bushfires looms. Earlier this month, an out-of-control blaze in Sydney’s…
Bizarre, nine-day seismic signal caused by epic landslide in Greenland
Enlarge Jason Edwards via Getty Earthquake scientists detected an unusual signal on monitoring stations used to…
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on…