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Surveillance tech is changing our behaviour – and our brain…

Vector Tradition/ShutterstockFrom self-service checkouts to public streets to stadiums – surve...

Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disa…

In this month’s massive Los Angeles fires, so far 24 people have died, thousands of structures...

Genius, madman or both? Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishim…

“Human life is limited, but I would like to live forever,” read the note Yukio Mishima l...

A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know

Goami/ShutterstockOn hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you’re not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river...

We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found

Visualistka/ShutterstockA multi-million dollar business has developed in Australia to meet the demand for medicinal cannabis. Australians spent more than A$400 million on it in the first half of 2024 ...

These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints

Stained glass with a depiction of the martyred nuns, Saint Honoré d'Eylau Church, Paris.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAThe Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns execut...

Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors
Arthur Poulin/UnsplashA Victorian man is reportedly in a critical condition in hospital after contracting Japanese encephalitis from a mosquito bite. This news comes after both Victoria and New South …
Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu
Wikimedia Commons/Alexis Lours, CC BY-SAAotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.The deadly bird flu viru…
New research reveals why sabre-toothed predators evolved their deadly teeth
Fossil reconstruction of Smilodon, one of the largest sabre-toothed cats ever to have lived. Mardoz/ShutterstockSabre teeth – the long, sharp, blade-like canines found in extinct predators such …
Behind the viral selfie location of Saint Ignatius is a 350-year-old story of an optical illusion
NICOLA MESSANA PHOTOS/ShutterstockThe church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (or San Ignazio) has become a viral selfie location. Tourists have been queuing out the doors for a chance to take a selfie in a …
Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’
Elizaveta Galitckaia/ShutterstockMedicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost. Alt…
New study challenges a major theory on why some kangaroos mysteriously went extinct
Modern kangaroo skulls at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.Merinda Campbell/MAGNTThe extinction of the megafauna – giant marsupials that lived in Australia until 60,000 to 45…
This summer, please leave the sea shells by the seashore
Maël BALLAND/PexelsWhen I (Nathan Brooks English) was six years old, I snuck a starfish home from the beach and hid it in my closet. I regret that now, as my parents did then when the smell of ro…
E-bike popularity is booming. But are they as safe as regular bikes?
topimages/ShutterstockThe popularity of e-bikes has soared over the past decade. Shared electric bikes for rent have become a common sight in major cities worldwide, while private ownership is also ri…
Research suggests those who use buy-now-pay-later services end up spending more
Przemek Klos/ShutterstockOnce, borrowing money to make a purchase was a relatively tedious process, not a spur-of-the-moment thing. True, some stores offered lay-by plans that would let you pay for go…

What to look for when buying a property in Sydney's northern suburbs
When buying a property in Sydney’s northern suburbs, you should consider several factors to ensu…
Are apartments in Melbourne a better investment than a house
The choice between investing in apartments or houses in Melbourne depends on several factors, in…
Factors to consider when buying an investment property in Melbourne
When choosing a Melbourne suburb for an investment property, several factors need to be consider…
The Rise of Backyard Granny Flats: Affordable Housing for Middle-Class Families
(Source) Finding affordable housing is becoming a major challenge for many middle-class families…

Surveillance tech is changing our behaviour – and our brain…

Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disa…

Genius, madman or both? Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishim…

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A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know

We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found

These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints

Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors

Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu

New research reveals why sabre-toothed predators evolved their deadly teeth

Behind the viral selfie location of Saint Ignatius is a 350-year-old story of an optical illusion

Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’

New study challenges a major theory on why some kangaroos mysteriously went extinct

This summer, please leave the sea shells by the seashore

E-bike popularity is booming. But are they as safe as regular bikes?

Research suggests those who use buy-now-pay-later services end up spending more

What to look for when buying a property in Sydney's northern suburbs

Are apartments in Melbourne a better investment than a house

Factors to consider when buying an investment property in Melbourne

The Rise of Backyard Granny Flats: Affordable Housing for Middle-Class Families

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