Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not
The Liberals’ return to power in New Brunswick could be attributed to a referendum on Premier Blaine Higgs. But it was also a ...
The best government money can buy? How New Zealanders feel about political party funding
A near majority of people are concerned government is unduly influenced by ‘big interests’. But party funding laws are ...
The Canadian Arctic shows how understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision
The key to understanding shifts in climate and life on Earth is sustained long-term research. Enabling this research to take ...
Rebuilding homes after a disaster is an opportunity to build back better – why isn’t the insurance industry on board?
A report into the insurance sector’s response to the 2022 floods outlined a detailed pathway to reform. But these steps alone ...
Are cats good for our health?
Having cat or dog is also associated with higher psychological well-being. For people with depression, patting or playing ...
Labor looks set for a resounding defeat in Queensland. But the state’s elections have long thrown up surprises
The LNP is focused on attacking Labor’s record. Crisafulli has largely tried to keep the party firmly on-message, ...
What’s the difference between fusion and fission? A nuclear physicist explains
Fission and fusion are both nuclear reactions. But while one involves splitting atoms, the other involves fusing atoms ...
What are you really eating? 1 in 5 seafood products in our study were mislabelled
A recent study has found that seafood mislabelling is running rampant in Calgary, and that certain product names are more ...
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair – new study
To ensure widespread support for climate policies, their grievances should not be dismissed as mere nimbyism. Rather, they ...
View from The Hill: We have bigger issues around freedom of speech than Lidia Thorpe’s noisy protest
The conduct of Thorpe during Monday’s Parliament House reception for the royals was rude, albeit absolutely in character. But ...
Donald Trump is planning more trade barriers if he becomes president – but they didn’t work last time
In fact, we found that imposing tariffs actually made the US even more reliant on foreign suppliers – and failed to stimulate ...
Huge volumes of whey go to waste. We could do much more with this nutrient-rich liquid
Millions of litres of nutrient-rich whey go to waste every year. Collaboration can help turn this waste stream into useful ...