Character references tell a court you’re a good person. Why are convicted rapists allowed to use them?
If you’re convicted of sexual abuse, your friends and family can tell the court how good you are, with the hope of a more ...
Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom
AI chatbots are increasingly being used in the classroom. But different styles of communication appeal to different students, ...
Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ – but there’s a long way to go
If New Zealand decided to use green hydrogen to decarbonise industries such as fertiliser and methanol production, it would ...
Australia in a baby bust? It’s not that simple – and a panic won’t help
In 2023, Australia’s birth rate declined to the lowest level ever recorded of 1.5 births per woman. But declining birth rates ...
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – ...
Human exclamations of pain are similar across the world, new study reveals
From “ouch” to “ay”, human expressions of pain are similar across the globe, hinting at something fundamental about how ...
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NZ’s new cultural policy will be called Amplify. It is timely and needed, but not ambitious enough
James Wenley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...
Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site
A bad night’s sleep on Sunday, the start of a new project and changing weather over the weekend can all affect what happens ...
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and ‘talk aloud’ while they use screens with their kids
Research on children’s safety online stresses the importance of parents involving kids in family screen use and explaining ...
‘Divorce’ in songbirds: extreme weather pushes couples past breaking point
New research examines the link between extreme weather and divorce in a small monogamous tropical songbird, the Seychelles ...
Remaining members of ‘Bali nine’ set for repatriation, with conditions
The Albanese government is still discussing the details for the remaining five of the “Bali nine” to be repatriated to ...
Gamified investing apps are becoming more popular — but can be risky for young investors
Is the increasingly gamified trading environment equipping new investors with the skills and confidence to build a strong ...