‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change
A region’s climate is defined over periods of 30 years. In a world affected by global warming, we need new tools to improve ...
The pink elephant test: what your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts
Research shows people with more vivid visual imaginations may also be more prone to certain kinds of intrusive thoughts.
There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do
There are many different types of stretching, but the two most common are static and dynamic stretching. Static stretching ...
NZ urgently needs more psychologists – changing an outmoded training model would help
If the government is serious about addressing New Zealand’s shortage of psychologists, it needs to introduce practical job ...
Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade
Canada and Mexico are two of America’s largest trading partners, and the tariff could have significant economic consequences ...
We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can ...
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these 3 changes will make it future-proof
Getting this right is important. It could secure jobs, lower bills, shore up industries, and help Australia unlock its full ...
Record renewables go into the grid in 2024, generating 45% of electricity in 2025
This year will set a record for the addition of renewables to the grid, according to figures to be released on Thursday by ...
View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe
Wednesday in the Senate saw one of the ugliest incidents in recent memory in that chamber. Which lead to Senator Lidia Thorpe ...
Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal
The ceasefire deal is a welcome step, but the lack of specific details raises questions about whether a ‘lasting calm’ can be ...
‘A dose of nature’: each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100
New research puts a dollar value on the health benefits of visits to national parks within reach of the city. It works out to ...