Incremental environmental change can be as hazardous as a sudden shock—managing these 'slow-burning' risks is vital
New Zealanders are exposed to hazards from many sources—human-made and natural—in food, water, soil and air.
New Zealanders are exposed to hazards from many sources—human-made and natural—in food, water, soil and air.
Earth Sciences
Aug 10, 2023
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It has been a year of devastating climate impacts with humanity around the world experiencing a bitter taste of what climate scientists have been warning about for years. The dire prospect is that we are on the precipice ...
Environment
Aug 10, 2023
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New research suggests that the Horn of Africa is likely to become even drier, not wetter in the future as predicted by most climate models.
Earth Sciences
Aug 9, 2023
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened what he called a "landmark" summit Tuesday, urging fellow South American leaders to chart an ambitious roadmap to save the Amazon rainforest.
Environment
Aug 8, 2023
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It's around this time of year that Australian cherry growers look for cooler days.
Biotechnology
Aug 2, 2023
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We live at a time when universities and colleges are facing multiplying crises, pressures and changes.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2023
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Ever since the industrial revolution, people have feared that technology would take away their jobs. While some jobs and tasks have indeed been replaced by machines, others have emerged. The success of ChatGPT and other generative ...
Economics & Business
Jul 31, 2023
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Now that the world has experienced its hottest day in history, it is more urgent than ever for natural and social scientists to work together to address the climate crisis and keep global temperature increases below 2°C.
Environment
Jul 28, 2023
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NASA and the US military said Wednesday they had selected defense contractor Lockheed Martin to develop a nuclear powered rocket, with a view to using the technology for missions to Mars.
Space Exploration
Jul 26, 2023
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Eager scientists and a gleaming lab awaits.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 26, 2023
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