Some humans survived well during ice age
The last ice age cut the human population in Europe by half but some groups showed remarkable resilience to climate change.
University of Cologne-led research, released
Read more7 April 2025
Fear of rejection drives willingness to conform
Children who expect rejection tend to resist conforming to popular trends or studying hard at school.
In contrast, kids who fear being rejected work harder in school and
Read more7 April 2025
Super funds battling spate of cyber attacks
Australian superannuation funds that have been hit with cyber attacks are moving to assure members that their funds are safe.
AustralianSuper issued a statement on
Read more7 April 2025
Work from home debate largely missing the point
By Shane Rodgers
When I was in Europe recently, I noticed a prominent billboard from Spotify declaring that its staff could work from anywhere “because they are not
Read more7 April 2025
Trump tariff mathematics ‘full of flaws’
By Peter Draper and Vutha Hing
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new “reciprocal tariff” regime he says will level the playing
Read more7 April 2025
Plant-based diets help prevent early death
One in five premature deaths could be prevented by better eating habits, according to research that assessed the impact of plant-based diets.
The European Society of
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Sunshine Coast brimming with Easter options
Easter fun abounds with these free or low-cost Sunshine Coast Council school holiday events. Packed with boredom-busting activities, there’s something for every bunny,
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Don’t miss Brisbane Catholic Education’s Open Week
Finding the right learning environment, facilities and overall fit for your child’s school is often agonising – there are so many questions and difficult
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Queensland tops Easter holiday travel list
Almost one in five Australians are planning to visit a Queensland destination during the upcoming Easter holiday period.
Figures released today by Tourism and Events
Read more3 April 2025
Batteries that last decades look possible
Nuclear batteries that last decades are being considered as an alternative to lithium batteries that require constant recharging.
Professor Su-Il In, from the Daegu
Read more3 April 2025