Plankton can investigate crime, affect the climate and influence science

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Not much attention is paid to plankton because these creatures are usually hidden from sight. They are mostly microscopic in size and live in aquatic environments, but human lives are intricately connected with plankton....

Gen Z is struggling to find work: 4 stategies to move forward

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As the school year comes to a close, young Canadians entering the job market are facing one of the toughest hiring seasons in years. Despite their drive to build careers and connections, many Gen Z are entering a stagnant...

Survey: Only four per cent of Canadians give schools an ‘A’ on climate education – students deserve better

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Only nine per cent of Canadian students learn about climate change often in school, while 42 per cent say its rarely or never discussed in the classroom. These are some of the concerning findings from the new 2025 national...

NZ cities are getting hotter: 5 things councils can do now to keep us cooler when summer comes

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Stand on any car park on a sunny day in February and the heat will radiate through your shoes. At 30C air temperature, that asphalt hits 5055C hot enough to cause second-degree burns to skin in seconds. Right now, in the...

Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

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When you went to school, did you call your teacher Mrs, Ms or Mr, followed by their surname? Perhaps you even called them Sir or Miss. The tradition of addressing teachers in a formal manner goes back centuries. For many...

Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and wifi are blocking the view

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The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day. But you might be...

Murdoch’s News Corp has moved into the mortgage business. Where are the regulators?

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If you want to advertise a house online in Australia, you dont have many options. Just two companies dominate the market. Australias largest property listings platform, realestate.com.au, belongs to digital media company...