Help! My kid won’t read chapter books. What do I do?
Many children start school excited about learning to read. And parents too! After many years…
Can customary harvesting of NZ’s native species be sustainable? Archaeology and palaeo-ecology provide some answers
Aotearoa’s wilderness areas are the jewel in our ecotourism crown. But conservation laws may soon…
Why the suburban cul-de-sac is an urban planning dead end
The cul-de-sac is a suburban trap. It’s virtually useless as a road, doesn’t support public…
Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South – class warfare, ‘shoppy people’ and radical love
The industrial revolution was one of the biggest cataclysms in European history. Between 1790 and…
Tragically under-appreciated, and one fire away from local extinction
Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s series introducing you…
What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?
Many autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is…
With Echoes of Jan. 6, Thousands of Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Presidential Offices
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates… Brazil on Sunday faced “its…
Too many smelly candles? Here’s how scents impact the air quality in your home
There’s nothing wrong with wanting your home to smell nice and fresh – and from…
Thousands in Israel March Against ‘Fascism and Apartheid’ at Anti-Netanyahu Protests
Carrying signs reading, “Together against fascism and apartheid” and “Democracy in danger,” thousands of Israelis…
Long before Silicon Valley, scholars in ancient Iraq created an intellectual hub that revolutionised science
Time and again, collaboration has proven to be a key driver of scientific and technological…