Dengue outbreak declared in Tonga

The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The Tongan government has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Kingdom. In a statement on Wednesday, the country's health...

Citizen Science and DNA Barcodes Map Spread of Biological Control Agent

New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...

Pacific media at a crossroads: Can Tonga’s struggles ignite a regional revolution?

Pacific media organisations stand at a tipping point. Faced with chronic underfunding, outdated technology, and diminishing editorial independence, their ability to remain relevant in today’s fast-evolving media landscape is threatened. This...

Tongan volcanic eruption triggered by explosion as big as ‘five underground nuclear bombs’

What Triggered Tongan Volcanic Eruption? October 21, 2024 Sakurajima Volcano with Lightning Credit & Copyright: Martin Rietze (Alien Landscapes on Planet Earth) The Hunga Tonga underwater volcano was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in...

New LDS President Will Inherit A Global Faith That’s Far More Diverse

(ANALYSIS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment of both mourning and transition. On Sept. 28, a shooting and arson at a Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan killed four people and wounded...

DNA barcodes and citizen science reveal global spread of Lantana control agent

New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...

DNA Barcodes and Citizen Science Images Map Spread of Biocontrol Agent for Control of Major Invasive Shrub

New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...

Report shows research gap on ageism and ableism

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, one in six Australians are over 65 years old and the number is expected to increase. Meanwhile the Australian Bureau of Statistics lists 52.3 per cent of older Australians as having...

Conference tackles leadership, technology

The Pacific Media Partnership Conference began yesterday, bringing together influential figures from media, technology, and activism to discuss key issues facing the Pacific region. Themed “Pacific Cultures in a Global World,” the conference...

Pushing the boundaries of marine research and exploration

The ocean covers 71% of the surface of our planet and encompasses 93% of the habitable volume on Earth. However, most of it is inaccessible to humans without technical assistance. Fortunately, innovation is occurring at an exponential rate, with...

New study shows Tonga’s Hunga eruption produced the most intense lightning ever recorded

The 15 January2022, eruption of Hunga Volcano in Tonga continues to break records. According to a new study, the eruption created a “supercharged” thunderstorm that produced the most intense lightning ever recorded. There were nearly 200,000...

Can we do capitalism better? This new research hub is up for the challenge

Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism is a new research centre at the University of Auckland Business School devoted to taking on one of the most urgent and exciting questions of our time: can we do capitalism better? We talk to two of the...

Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight back into space, and that's reshaping our climate

Earth has grown a full shade darker since 2001. In practical terms, the planet is reflecting less sunlight back into space than it used to, resulting in a change in climate. After analyzing satellite data, a team led by Norman Loeb at NASA’s...

How Kiwi-Tongan actress Luciane Buchanan became one of Netflix's biggest stars

The Night Agent. Luciane Buchanan as Rose Larkin in episode 103 of The Night Agent. Cr. Dan Power/Netflix © 2023 Photo: © 2023 Netflix, Inc. Thanks to her starring role in the hit Netflix series The Night Agent, Kiwi-Tongan actress Luciane...

How To Watch Local Players, Coaches In Week 7 Of 2025 NFL Season

SALT LAKE CITY – Here is how to watch the players and coaches with ties to the state of Utah during week seven of the 2025 NFL regular season. How to watch NFL Locals in Week 7 of the 2025 season Former Utah Utes Brian Johnson – Assistant Head...

Safer, smarter schools: $21M boost for Tonga Education Project

Tongan students are set to benefit from safer, more resilient schools, thanks to an additional $21 million in funding for the Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project. This expansion aims to reach 8,000 students, ensuring disaster-resilient...

Rare white humpback whale sighting off Kaikōura sparks excitement

“And you just saw a glimpse the first time it came up to the surface, but we ended up watching for maybe an hour and a half.” Phelps had been tipped off about their rare visitor by friends Abi and Megan, who had seen the white whale heading...

Underwater volcano off Oregon Coast could erupt by 2025, scientists warn

Axial Seamount, a 3,600-foot-tall underwater volcano located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with a forecast window between July 2024 and the end of 2025. Axial Seamount is one of the most monitored...

Survey finds mental health challenges in Tonga, calls for urgent action

A groundbreaking mental health survey in Tonga, funded by the New Zealand government, has revealed significant levels of psychological distress, highlighting an urgent need for improved mental health services in the country and across the Pacific....

Earth is getting darker and it’s changing the planet’s climate balance

For nearly twenty years, satellites have quietly gauged the flow of sunlight and heat through the Earth’s atmosphere. Today, scientists say those measurements indicate a disturbing trend — the Northern Hemisphere is steadily getting darker...