France’s government has fallen and political chaos has returned. Here are 3 scenarios for what could happen next
Whichever government comes in next will face enormous pressure to reduce the government’s deficit, which has greatly ...
Many Australians do not like the way politics is reported. Here’s how it can improve
Many Australians find political news off-putting, but it’s vital for our democracy that media outlets work towards making ...
Year 4 students just achieved their best ever result in a major maths and science test
The results from the 2023 ‘Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study’ were released on Wednesday night. Year 8 ...
What’s fair in the fight to keep bank branches open and access to cash alive?
Letting the banks charge their own extra fees might be a non-starter. The government has some other ideas, including a cash ...
South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?
South Korea has been a stable democracy since the 1980s, but the country was plunged into a short-lived, but severe, ...
‘It’s the worst feeling’ – young New Zealanders regret their vaping addictions but feel unsupported to quit
Many young vapers feel regret, guilt and intense self-blame for becoming addicted. A new study shows they feel stigmatised ...
Spotify Wrapped is about more than what songs you listen to – it’s about what makes you you
Why do we love Spotify Wrapped? Simple. We inherently like understanding ourselves. Psychology can help explain why.
NZ school science results improve – but international testing highlights a stubborn socioeconomic gap
Less than a month since the government paused New Zealand’s science curriculum refresh, an international study puts our ...
NZ is consulting the public on regulations for puberty blockers – this should be a medical decision not a political one
Puberty blockers don’t necessarily result in a measurable effect at the time they are taken. The main impact is seen when ...
Australia boasts some of the world’s most stunning beetles. Look out for these 5 beauties this summer
Summer is a great time to go beetle-watching in Australia. By protecting these dazzling insects, we can ensure they survive ...
Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might
Dual-use’ AI systems for scientific research might also help nefarious actors create chemical or biological weapons.
Microsoft, TikTok and AI are ‘disrupting’ book publishing. But do we want their effortless art?
New, tech-driven developments, including new imprints by Microsoft and BookTok’s ByteDance, promise to make book publishing ...