News

A golden era for personalized medicine is approaching, but are we ready?
By understanding a patient’s unique genetic profile, biomarker readings and lifestyle information, doctors could tailor the ...
The billions spent on NZ’s accommodation supplement is failing to make rent affordable – so what will?
Renters who receive the accommodation supplement end up paying more for housing than those who don’t. But mortgage support ...
The origin story of the Anzac biscuit is largely myth – but that shouldn’t obscure the history of women during the war
The Anzac biscuit is a cultural icon, invented after the first world war. But women still provided necessities and small ...
Fossil teeth show extinct giant kangaroos spent their lives close to home – and perished when the climate changed
Australia’s giant Protemnodon kangaroos didn’t die out everywhere at the same time. Instead, extinction proceeded one habitat ...
The gambling industry has women in its sights. Why aren’t policymakers paying attention?
Gambling companies are following a well-worn playbook, one mastered by the tobacco industry: trying to influence women.
Tremors, seizures and paralysis: this brain disorder is more common than multiple sclerosis – but often goes undiagnosed
Functional neurological disorder can be hard to distinguish from other conditions. Some patients feel misunderstood and their ...
Opinion
When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem
The Liberal Party’s idea of equality means treating everyone the same, rather than addressing structures loaded against women. It’s doing the party enormous damage.
Celia Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Karol G y la narrativa de lo que significa ser ‘latina’
A propósito de la exposición ‘Latina’ en Casa América, repasamos a algunas de las mujeres más poderosas de la industria musical actualmente.
Will TGL have staying power in golf, or is it just a fad?
With its hi-tech format and team matches, TGL could attract new fans to golf. But it also risks alienating traditional fans ...
Trump y el arte de desestabilizar: aranceles, fragmentación y geopolítica a golpe de titular
La estrategia de Trump es coherente con su manera de ver el mundo, pero va a erosionar las alianzas históricas, incrementar ...
Cómo evitar caer en la ‘ilusión de aprendizaje’ tomando notas
A menudo pensamos que cuando escuchamos una explicación, y la entendemos, seremos capaces de recordarla unas horas o días después. Sin un esfuerzo extra, se nos olvidará.