Machines can’t always take the heat − two engineers explain the physics behind how heat waves threaten everything from cars to computers
Not only people need to stay cool, especially in a summer of record-breaking heat waves.…
Natural hazards, a warming climate and new resource laws – why NZ needs geoscientists more than ever
Earth scientists and technical staff are in scope for potential job losses at New Zealand…
Northern map turtles survive cold winter conditions by staying active under ice
Imagine it’s winter, and you’re standing on a frozen lake or pond, when suddenly below…
A battlefield for ants? New study on ant warfare shows we could manipulate their fights
Humans are not the only animals that go to war. Ants do so too, and…
US public concern grows over role of AI in daily life
A growing share of Americans express concern about the role artificial intelligence (AI) is playing…
How old is the universe exactly? A new theory suggests that it’s been around for twice as long as believed
Early universe observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) cannot be explained by current…
Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how
There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental…
The US and China may be ending an agreement on science and technology cooperation − a policy expert explains what this means for research
A decades-old science and technology cooperative agreement between the United States and China expires on…
why the V-22 Osprey aircraft won’t be grounded despite dozens of crashes and 54 fatalities
At the weekend a V-22 Osprey aircraft crashed on Melville Island north of Darwin. Of…