Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help
Flow batteries can feed energy back to the grid for up to 12 hours – much longer than lithium-ion batteries, which only last ...
Monarch butterflies are in decline in NZ and Australia – they need your help to track where they gather
Citizen scientists are called on to help with tagging monarch butterflies and find out why their numbers are dropping.
Canada’s fight with Trump isn’t just economic, it’s existential
Donald Trump is flagrantly disrespecting Canadian sovereignty and, along with it, Canadian identity. Canada must respond ...
Why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it, according to behavioural science
Planning health and fitness goals for 2025? Here’s how to make home exercise equipment work for you (and keep it from ...
Unlocking the past: how NZ’s first jail tells a complex story of colonial identity
The history of a simple jail building in the Bay of Islands reveals the ways early settler New Zealand viewed itself, and ...
‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
Fruit flies have contributed to some of the most important scientific discoveries over the last century. They should be ...
Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol
Drinking alcohol is a personal decision. It’s important to translate population-level drinking guidance in a format that ...
Summer holidays haven’t changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)
Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and ...
The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime – but not without funding and a plan
Self-testing and vaccines are effective tools in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer. But without funding and a clear ...
Why do some people’s hair and nails grow quicker than mine?
Age makes a difference to hair and nail growth, even in healthy people. Younger people generally have faster growth rates ...
In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just ‘the basics’
In January, named for the two-faced Roman god Janus, it’s fitting to consider how schooling can address lesser-discussed ...
Is it important to read the explanatory labels next to artworks? We asked 5 experts
A lot of how we experience art comes down to reading between the lines. But is it okay to just bring your own meaning to the ...