Electrochemistry unlocks a new type of palladium hydride nanoparticle
Palladium, a rare metal that physically resembles platinum, is a top-billing catalyst famous in the energy sector for ...
Government and regulators need to act on contractor safety in the mining industry
New research highlights how contractor hiring for cost reduction creates safety risks in mining, prompting calls for stronger ...
AI for life: How sovereign Wiradyuri ways of knowing can transform technology for good
From climate change to geopolitical instability to health emergencies, we are entering a period of momentous change. The technology industry likes to tell us that the antidote is artificial ...
Could keeping native species as pets save them from extinction? Here's why it's not that simple
Humans have been turning wild animals into pets for thousands of years. Pets—animals kept for companionship, not for food or ...
Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Everyone knows that climate change has consequences, such as a higher likelihood of severe floods, hurricanes and droughts.
Snail study points to bright future for AI in biological research
A new James Cook University study using artificial intelligence to analyze the structure of cone snail venom has had mixed ...
With 14 community newspapers due to close, too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
When media company NZME proposed the closure of 14 community newspapers last week, the so-called "news desert" encroached a ...
Men abused by women don't all fight back—some believe a strong man is nonviolent
Studies of intimate partner violence mostly portray men as abusers and women as victims. Little academic attention is paid to ...
Generation Z wants to be safe, study finds
Generation Z is focused primarily on safety, followed by kindness, self-acceptance and having fun, according to a recent ...