Are we heading towards a world without antibiotics?
Allen Cheng, Monash University Photo by Luke Jones on Unsplash These days, we don’t think much about being able to access a course of antibiotics to head off an infection. But that wasn’t always the case – antibiotics have been available for less than a...
How are global powers engaging with the Pacific? And who is most effective? These 5 maps provide a glimpse
Words by Joanne Wallis, University of Adelaide; Alan Tidwell, Georgetown University; Henrietta McNeill, Australian National University, and Michael Rose, University of Adelaide Photo by Tanushree Rao on Unsplash After years of neglect, there’s a reason why...
Can tourism thrive without the environment picking up the bill?
From the University of Auckland Photo by Mac Gaither on Unsplash The cruise ships are back, along with the backpackers and campervans. According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), tourism is expected to bring a much-needed $15...
Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?
Mary Kate Cary, University of Virginia Photo by Louis Velazquez on Unsplash When former President Bill Clinton showed up at the White House in early 2023, he was there to join President Joe Biden to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave...
Are Mixed-Gender Hospital Rooms Compromising Patient Safety?
Words by Cindy Towns, University of Otago and Angela Ballantyne, University of Otago Photo by Stephen Andrews on Unsplash Mixed-gender rooms are increasingly common in New Zealand’s hospitals, based on evidence from hospital complaints and a large...
Can the US Lead in AI Regulation Despite Congress Deadlocks?
Toby Walsh, UNSW Sydney Photo by Ales Nesetril on Unsplash Last Month US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) – catapulting the US to the front of conversations about regulating AI. In doing...
Is “Now and Then” really a Beatles song?
Jadey O’Regan, University of Sydney and Paul (Mac) McDermott, University of Sydney Photo by Fedor on Unsplash Over the past few weeks, Paul McCartney has been touring Australia to play through three hours of his musical legacy – from Beatles and Wings...
What Diplomatic Options Does New Zealand Have in the Israel-Gaza Crisis?
As the Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and the UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options? Words by Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato and Robert G. Patman, University of Otago Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash Global security involves...
Is It Time for New Zealand to Join the Global Right-to-Repair Movement?
Alexandra Sims, University of Auckland and Trish O’Sullivan, Massey University Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But...Subscribe by Email
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