Rainbows get their round shape from a process called reflection.Flickr/Luigi Mengato, CC BYThis is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!
Why are rainbows round? – Georgina, age 5....
Our higher education system was devised 30 years ago, so perhaps it's time for change.Archie Campbell/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDThere are growing calls for a debate about the role of post-school in society, both in Australia and overseas.
After 30 years of constant expansion, some complain that universities have become too vocational in nature –...
NBN HFC setupAuthorWith all of the negative press about Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN), consumers who have the option to switch to the NBN from a working broadband connection might be forgiven for being cautious. After the NBN is made available in an area, residents have up to 18 months to switch from their current plans to one...
The evidence so far suggests off-label prescribing for insomnia places users at unnecessary risk of harm.Flavio Ronco/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDQuetiapine, sold under the brand name Seroquel, is a short-acting antipsychotic drug. It’s used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and as an add-on treatment for major depression and generalised...
Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...
Daily Bulletin
Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...
Daily Bulletin
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
Daily Bulletin
Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
Daily Bulletin
Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
Daily Bulletin
Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
Daily Bulletin
The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
Daily Bulletin
Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
Daily Bulletin
For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
Daily Bulletin
Renovating or repairing an existing roof comes with quite a few headaches, and matching the old roof...
VFS Global Academy’s Australian expansion will focus on practical skills and career development thro...
As the calendar pushes towards the end of the year, business leaders across Australia begin evalua...
A freshly renovated bathroom can make an ordinary Monday morning feel a little more inviting. The ne...
You know that feeling at the end of a long, busy week when all you want is a calm spot outdoors, whe...
A well-designed wardrobe is one of the most useful things a home can have. It's meant to keep clothe...
Drive through almost any Australian suburb built in the last thirty years and you are looking at the...
Introduction SEO for Dentist is not just about getting a dental clinic to appear somewhere on Goo...
Low water pressure is one of those problems that can send a homeowner in the wrong direction. A we...