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* Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability If the guns eventually fall silent, what happens to the allegations of war crimes under international law, and how can peace be built between communities carrying profound trauma?* Will a new ‘Good Samaritan’ law really reduce drug overdose fatalities? If passed, the bill will align domestic legislation with common international practice.* One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food The importance of rice in many cultures is embedded in the daily life, cultural practices, rites and rituals.* Waikato law students win International Negotiation Competition Marnie Gielen and Cara Blom went head-to-head against teams from Northern Ireland, Wales, England, and Japan before claiming the title.* Foundation laid as Waikato medical school reaches major construction milestone The University’s new medical school has reached a significant construction milestone, with the foundation now complete and the four-storey Health Precinct beginning to emerge at the centre of our Hamilton campus.* A brief history of popcorn – and its cinema snack sidekicks The familiar cinema snack has a surprisingly long history, stretching back thousands of years before it became synonymous with the big screen.* Investing in future generations The University of Waikato is committed to the future of the Bay of Plenty community* Nature's hidden connections: Waikato University study reveals what keeps ecosystems healthy New international research has found that healthy ecosystems depend on more than just having lots of species – they rely on the complex relationships between plants, prey and predators.## Research impact### Nature's hidden connections: Waikato University study reveals what keeps ecosystems healthy