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Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence

Math and the Sciences

byFiona Helen Panther

January 20, 2026

8 minute read

Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

Earth

January 19, 2026

4 minute read

Should AI be allowed to resurrect the dead?

Tech

byJames Muldoon

January 19, 2026

5 minute read

Disaster after disaster: do we have enough raw materials to ‘build back better’?

Disaster after disaster: do we have enough raw materials to ‘build back better’?

Engineering

byMissaka Nandalochana Hettiarachchi

January 18, 2026

4 minute read

Disaster after disaster: do we have enough raw materials to ‘build back better’?

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Engineering

Disaster after disaster: do we have enough raw materials to ‘build back better’?

Missaka Nandalochana Hettiarachchi, James Cook University This Christmas Day marks 21 years since the terrifying Indian Ocean tsunami.…

byMissaka Nandalochana Hettiarachchi

January 18, 2026