FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 31 | History Defined

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The Conversation · Oct 4

Breaking up NZ’s power gentailers sounds appealing. The consequences may not be

In an election centred on New Zealand’s cost-of-living crisis, it’s perhaps unsurprising to see parties return to a familiar idea for tackling rising power bills: breaking up the big electricity gentailers.

The Conversation · Oct 4

The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ

As last week’s Aerospace Summit in Christchurch made clear, New Zealand is rapidly developing capabilities and partnerships in a sector estimated to be worth NZ$2.5 billion to the national economy.

The Conversation · Oct 4

BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here?

Since the Iran-US military conflict began earlier this year, disrupting global oil markets, Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced an unprecedented boost.

The Conversation · Oct 4

The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?

Three years ago, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability tabled its final report, a hefty 12 volumes and 222 recommendations.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Making the most of city life for older people: 3 debunked mobility myths

Old age is often associated with reliance on others, loss of independence and inactivity. But these simplistic notions mask the diversity of people’s experiences as they age, and can also lead to unsuitable policies and interventions — or even to explicit forms of ageism.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Protecting endangered species must include supporting habitats and nearby human settlements

One of the hardest challenges in wildlife conservation arises when the habitat of a species in need of protection overlaps with land used by humans. Wolves and bears can kill livestock, elephants can damage homes and properties and wild boar can damage crops.

The Conversation · Oct 4

The ‘dream job’ myth: Why a fulfilling career does not have to define your life

At some point, most of us have heard the same advice about work: find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, one of the first medicines doctors turned to was remdesivir, part of a family of medicines called nucleoside analogues that are also used to treat HIV, hepatitis and some cancers.

The Conversation · Oct 4

Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings

The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global. Others have questioned whether Africa needs another rating agency at all.

The Conversation · Oct 4