The pink elephant test: what your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts
Research shows people with more vivid visual imaginations may also be more prone to certain kinds of intrusive thoughts.
‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change
A region’s climate is defined over periods of 30 years. In a world affected by global warming, we need new tools to improve ...
Black Friday sales are on again. To score a genuine bargain, it helps to go in with a plan
Retailers leverage our ‘fear of missing out’ to encourage us to buy more. As a shopper, it’s important to design a strategy ...
Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal
The ceasefire deal is a welcome step, but the lack of specific details raises questions about whether a ‘lasting calm’ can be ...
There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do
There are many different types of stretching, but the two most common are static and dynamic stretching. Static stretching ...
For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority
As Australia heads to a federal election next year, it is vital the next government establishes a whistleblower protection ...
We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can ...
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these 3 changes will make it future-proof
Getting this right is important. It could secure jobs, lower bills, shore up industries, and help Australia unlock its full ...
View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe
Wednesday in the Senate saw one of the ugliest incidents in recent memory in that chamber. Which lead to Senator Lidia Thorpe ...
56 Year 12 exams in Victoria have been compromised, including maths and biology. What does this mean for students?
The exams include English, mathematics, biology, economics and legal studies. They also include ancient history, dance, drama ...
In her charming ‘nanna’s book about footy’, Helen Garner writes with candour, vigilance and insight
Garner has the confidence and stubbornness to write about the ways a photo might show something unintended. As a writer, she ...