By Hannah E. Kessenich, Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics, University of Otago Annika Seppälä, Associate Professor in Atmospheric Physics, University of Otago Dan Smale, Principal Technician Atmosphere, Earth Sciences New Zealand
This spring’s ozone hole is likely to be among the top ten most severe of all time, bringing weather changes to New Zealand and Australia.
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By Lily Whelehan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland
Some people may think it’s nice to listen to music with their plants. But is there any truth to the idea that certain music boosts plant growth?
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By Amnesty International
As the group phase of the 2026/27 men’s UEFA Nations League kicked off tonight, during the Austria vs Israel football match in Linz, Amnesty International Austria displayed a banner inside the stadium saying: “END GENOCIDE”. Amnesty International is calling on UEFA and FIFA to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA), due to clear evidence that […] The post Austria: “End Genocide” protest at UEFA Nations League Israel game appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By David McCooey, Professor of Writing and Literature, Deakin University
The Broad Bean Sermon, while not his best-known poem, shows why Les Murray is considered by some to be Australia’s preeminent poet.
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By Kwasi Cudjoe
Identifying a security hot spot is only one part of understanding a place, [which] may also be a centre of employment, have weak infrastructure, strong local organisations, or youth vulnerabilities.
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By Alexander Carpenter, Professor, Musicology, University of Alberta
Angine de Poitrine occupies a different part of the prog rock musical spectrum than Rush, who emerged from the classic prog rock era.
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By Ilan Oshri, Professor of Information Systems, Auckland Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
AI agents are starting to transform procurement overseas. For isolated, trade-dependent New Zealand, they could offer a powerful tool against disruption.
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By Marina Maintinguer Norde, Pesquisadora, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) Aline Martins de Carvalho, Doutora em Nutrição e professora na Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Fernanda Gomes Ferreira Teixeira, Líder da Comunicação Científica do Sustentarea, Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Mariana Ceci, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)
Droughts and floods reduce agricultural production, disrupt supply chains, and limit families’ access to fruits, vegetables, and other fresh foods.
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By Paul Calluzzo, Associate Professor and Toller Family Fellow of Finance, Queen's University, Ontario Dan Cohen, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Planning, Queen's University, Ontario Evan Jo, Assistant Professor of Finance, Queen's University, Ontario
The federal government is betting on tax incentives and private capital to drive growth, but questions remain over costs, oversight and who benefits.
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By Andrea Charron, Professor and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba
Preparation is rarely wasted. Even when the scenario never materializes, the process strengthens institutions, sharpens strategic thinking, and improves readiness.
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