Why food is such a powerful symbol in political protest
Food is a hot issue in today’s activism. Last year, UK climate group Just Stop…
Most humans haven’t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates – here’s why
Humans are a tropical species. We have lived in warm climates for most of our…
the tragedy of people motivated to help in war zones becoming victims themselves
The humanitarian aid worker Andrew Bagshaw, who has dual New Zealand and British citizenship, has…
Disastrous floods in WA – why were we not prepared?
The devastating floods sweeping through the Kimberley region of Western Australia have caused unimaginable destruction,…
What can the Bildungsroman tell us about the Israel and Palestine conflict?
The reactions to Australia’s decision to reverse the Morrison government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as…
How to treat scars at home – and hopefully make them disappear
Maybe you’ve had a skin cancer removed from your face or body. Perhaps you had…
Thinking about cosmetic surgery? At last, some clarity on who can call themselves a surgeon
When is a surgeon not a surgeon? It’s a riddle that’s long puzzled regulators and…
On a tiny Australian island, snakes feasting on seabirds evolved huge jaws in a surprisingly short time
When we think of evolution, we tend to picture slow changes occurring over very long…
They say we know more about the Moon than about the deep sea. They’re wrong
We know more about the Moon than the deep sea. This idea has been repeated…
A new species of New Zealand gecko hidden in plain sight
Aotearoa New Zealand is home to an incredible diversity of lizards (mokomoko) – more than…