On a grim anniversary, an end to Gaza’s violence is suddenly clear – if both sides can make sacrifices
Two years into the most horrific chapter in the history of Israel and Palestine, a…
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These 4 aeroplane failures are more common than you think – and not as scary as they sound
“It is the closest all of us passengers ever want to come to a plane…
New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country
Local areas can now bid for support of up to £20 million each in government…
World’s first known butt-drag fossil trace was left by a rock hyrax in South Africa 126,000 years ago
Rock hyraxes, known in southern Africa more often as “dassies”, are furry, thickset creatures with…
Why is Canada quiet on the International Criminal Court while recognizing Palestine?
Canada has formally recognized the state of Palestine, drawing the ire of United States President…
Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research
I’m in a coffee shop when a young child dumps out his mother’s bag in…
New police powers to protect communities from disruption caused by protests
Police forces will be granted new powers to put conditions on repeat protests as the…
How physicists’ clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality
A clever mathematical tool known as virtual particles unlocks the strange and mysterious inner workings…
Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking
Across universities worldwide, a quiet revolution is underway. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as…
‘Spooky action at a distance’ – a beginner’s guide to quantum entanglement and why it matters in the real world
Many governments and tech companies are investing heavily in quantum technologies. In New Zealand, the…