Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus. They might put on these items to go to the shops, or perhaps when taking a walk through the neighbourhood. The evidence on...
“You kind of fail your way to success,” observed Matt Lieber, head of podcast operations at Spotify, at this year’s Audiocraft festival, an annual weekend of panels about podcasting. Normally held in Sydney, this year, thanks to COVID-19, the festival...
What is the relationship between hate crimes and terrorism? Could we have predicted the terror attacks at Masjid Al Noor and the Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15 last year if we had been able to identify a rising number of verbal and physical attacks...
A new study out today has found residents with dementia in aged-care facilities that provide a home-like model of care have a better quality of life and fewer hospitalisations than those living in more standard facilities. We also found the benefits of...
Facebook has announced the latest version of its successful standalone virtual reality (VR) headset, the Oculus Quest 2. The new device packs more computing power and a sharper screen than its predecessor, and is also US$100 cheaper. Facebook’s Oculus...
Shutterstock Australia is sweltering through another heatwave, and there will be more in the near future as climate change brings hotter, drier weather. In some parts of Australia, the number of days above 40℃ will double by 2090, and with it the...
A storm caused flooding in the CBD as it swept through Hobart.Patrick Gee/The Mercury. Used with permission Hobart is a city known for its risk of catastrophic fire, such as the devastating wildfires of 1897-98 and 1967. As the second-driest city in...
The dog-themed reality show, Pooch Perfect, imposes makeovers on a steady stream of dogs that haven’t asked for them. We may marvel at the skill of professional groomers, but what do the dog models make of all this? Many dog owners recognise how...
A teenager in New South Wales recently died after a fatal shark bite, adding to four other unprovoked shark-related deaths this year. These tragic events send shockwaves through the community and re-ignite our fear of sharks. They also fuel the debate...
The industrial revolution transformed cities, resulting in places of residence and work becoming more distant than ever before. This spatial segregation is still largely embedded in the design of our cities today. But the COVID-19 pandemic might have...
Shutterstock Why are some kids left-handed and others are right-handed? — Sofia, aged 8 Hi Sofia, thanks for your great question! For a lot of human history, lefties have been seen as a little odd, and unfortunately some have even been treated very...
One potentially solid proposal came out of Scott Morrison’s extraordinary news conference, held on Tuesday morning against the backdrop of the fresh revelations about appalling behaviour in Parliament House. Morrison said he was open to a conversation...
Although record numbers of people are flocking to exhibitions in the major public art galleries, foot traffic into commercial art galleries is dwindling at an alarming rate. Embarrassed gallery directors of well-established and well-known commercial...
Endometriosis can cause a number of symptoms, including pain during sex and pelvic pain outside of the period cycle. Jon Ly Nine in ten young women experience the cramping or stabbing of period pain just before their monthly bleed or as it starts....
As the climate changes, floods and extreme rainfall events will become more intense. In many cases, the most disadvantaged people are at highest risk from floods and least able to bounce back when their homes and businesses are inundated. I saw that...
Australian schools are now wrestling with a new digital technologies curriculum. In this new subject, every student in Australia will learn the fundamentals of computer science, data science and coding. This curriculum change is long overdue....
Sampa the Great (Sampa Tembo), a hip hop artist, poet and singer-songwriter, won the Australian Music Prize this year. She was the first female hip hop artist to do so, despite the fact that Australian women from Maya Jupiter and MC Trey to Empress MC...
Who makes the money in publishing? Nobody. This often repeated dark joke highlights a serious issue. The most recent figures show that Australian authors earn just $12,900 a year from writing work (the median, at $2,800, was even worse). Indeed,...
It pays to think very carefully about your new fridge.DedMityay/Shutterstock.com Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Welcome to our Sustainable Shopping...
Pests rarely announce their arrival. They creep into spaces quietly, turning small, unnoticed corners into breeding grounds for bigger problems. Tha...
Tooth pain has a way of demanding attention at the worst possible time. When the discomfort becomes persistent and intense, it often signals an infe...
Power infrastructure plays an essential role in modern life, but it can also create risks for wildlife, particularly birds moving through establishe...
Choosing a commercial coffee partner is not the same as choosing a machine. It is a broader decision that affects beverage quality, staff efficiency...
In a world where customers expect speed almost as much as quality, logistics has become the silent heartbeat of every successful business. Behind th...
Electricity powers almost every aspect of daily life, from lighting and appliances to complex systems in homes and businesses. This makes choosing a...
Moving house is one of those all-encompassing events in life and most people focus their energy on deciding what to pack. But knowing what not to pa...
The ultimate goal of many support systems is to empower individuals to lead lives defined by autonomy and self-reliance. While some support requiremen...
Automotive maintenance often involves a choice between addressing a small issue immediately or waiting until a component fails completely. When it c...
Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials across industrial and commercial sectors, known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and...
Access to books often shapes the course of study for scholars who live in regions with thin library shelves and slow supply chains. Many students wo...
We all look forward to the weekend as a chance to unwind after a long week of work. You probably picture yourself relaxing on the patio with a cold ...
Owning a car gives you a sweet sense of freedom and comfort. You can go wherever you want, whenever you want. But with that freedom comes responsibili...
Three months of planning. Volunteers giving up their weekends. Sponsorships chased, catering sorted, tables decorated. And then, about an hour into ...
Since a barber is only as good as their tool, choosing the right barber shear scissor must not be taken lightly. Most barbers end up buying the first ...
Urban development requires highly organised planning, engineering expertise, and professional construction teams capable of delivering complex build...
