Putting Aotearoa on the map: New Zealand has changed its name before, why not again?
Our names are a critical part of our identity. They are a personal and social anchor tying us to our families, our culture, our history and place in the world......»»
Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world
The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports......»»
UNESCO recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list
The UN's cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon......»»
Extinct birds on the ballot for New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand's most popular feathered friend as competition organizers hope to draw attention to endangered birds......»»
How a Microbial Evolutionary Accident Changed Earth"s Atmosphere
An extra membrane that once had digestive functions let marine microbes boost their yield from photosynthesis. Today, they're responsible for locking carbon in the ocean and putting oxygen in the air......»»
Climate extremes make NZ"s supply chains highly vulnerable—it"s time to rethink how food is grown and shipped
Supermarket customers around New Zealand are noticing gaps in the grocery aisles that have nothing to do with the global pandemic or Ukraine war. It's clear domestic food supply chains have been increasingly challenged by natural disasters and the on.....»»
iOS 17 code hints at Action button in iPhone 15 Pro models
Code from the fourth developer beta of iOS 17 seemingly hints at an Action button in the iPhone 15 Pro models, providing support to some speculations and rumors.A render of the rumored buttons changed with iPhone 15A series of leaks and rumors have s.....»»
iOS 17 beta 4: Here’s what new
iOS 17 beta 4 is here, and it includes a handful of small changes and new features for iPhone and iPad users. Head below as we round up everything that’s changed ahead of iOS 17 being released to the general public in September. more… The post.....»»
How citizens could help government with emergency decisions in the next pandemic
The UK's COVID inquiry is putting pandemic policymaking under the microscope. One of the key questions is who should make decisions in an emergency, and how......»»
Beats Studio Pro vs. Beats Studio 3 -- compared
After months of rumors, Beats officially announced the new Studio Pro over-ear headphones with a design reminiscent of the Studio 3, and a lot has changed in five years. Here's how the two models' specs, batteries, and more, compare.Beats Studio Pro.....»»
Move over, Barbie. The icons of women’s soccer are stepping into the spotlight in a series of Nike ads
Starring Sophia Smith, Megan Rapinoe, Debinha and more, Nike’s new ads for the Women’s World Cup are changing the game. The ninth Women’s World Cup commenced this week before record crowds in Australia and New Zealand. Nike, whi.....»»
This hidden menu has forever changed how I use my Mac
I recently came across a hidden macOS feature that has saved me a ton of time on my Mac -- and it could do the same for you. Here’s what it is and how it works......»»
C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable
Around half a million excess cesarean births occur every year in the U.S., putting mothers’ lives at risk.....»»
Demand for offsetting is low when carbon credit prices are high, finds New Zealand report
New Zealand organizations are motivated to reduce their emissions internally and expect the price of carbon credits to rise by 2030, a report by the University of Otago Business School's Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) reveals......»»
Viral women"s soccer ad uses doctored footage to prove a point
One French company is using visual effects editing to promote the Women's World Cup, putting out a now-viral video showing the French men's soccer team playing at their best — until it is revealed that the footage is actually of the French women's.....»»
Scientists discover new structures for unique hybrid materials by altering their chemical bonds
Putting a suite of new materials synthesis and characterization methods to the test, a team of scientists from the University of Iowa and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has developed 14 organic-inorganic hybrid m.....»»
Study shows intentions of information source can affect what Americans think qualifies as true
Putting truth to the test in the "post-truth era," Boston College psychologists conducted experiments that show when Americans decide whether a claim of fact should qualify as true or false, they consider the intentions of the information source, the.....»»
Car lot"s risque video banned for ‘easiest financing"
New Zealand's advertising review board ruled that it was misleading to say the store offered the "easiest finance in the world.".....»»
Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas
The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs......»»
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Putting off college math could improve the likelihood that students remain in college. But that may only be true as long as students don't procrastinate more than one year. This is what colleagues and I found in a study published in 2023 of 1,119 stu.....»»
With another case of abuse in elite sports, why are we still waiting to protect NZ"s sportswomen from harm?
The ten-year coaching ban handed down this week by Athletics New Zealand to national pole vault coach Jeremy McColl is merely the latest in a long line of investigations to reveal the failure of sports organizations to protect sportswomen......»»