Many of Us Are Lonely During The Pandemic But Struggle to Admit It. Here Are The Signs
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to loneliness in Australia. This is especially so as Melburnians entered the strictest lockdown to date. Meanwhile, the rest of Australia braces for the…
Here’s Why Narcissists Never Really Learn From Their Mistakes
Sometimes even those with narcissistic tendencies don’t like looking in the mirror. New research has found that people who excessively approve of themselves are unwilling to reflect on their mistakes.…
This ‘Anti-Solar Panel’ Could One Day Produce Energy Even at Night
Scientists are ironing out the kinks for an ‘anti-solar power’ cell, one that can harvest energy at nighttime, even when the sun isn’t shining. Instead of absorbing light from the…
Why Does Some Rain Fall Harder Than Other Rain? A Scientist Explains
There are some days when the rain falls peacefully and gently, nourishing the Earth. But on some other days the rain comes down in a torrential downpour that meteorologists like…
The Mysterious ‘Blue Whirl’ Flame Is Actually 3 Different Flames Combined
For hundreds of thousands of years, humans have cultivated a close relationship with fire. But for all our fascination and intimacy, both with its dangers and its uses, fire can…
A Simple Change to Cafeteria Menus Could Make a Massive Difference to The Planet
We all know by now that eating less meat is good for the planet – the production of meat products for human consumption leaves behind a hefty carbon footprint. And…
We May Finally Know What Killed The Woolly Rhinos, And It Wasn’t People
A woolly brown rhinoceros that weighed two tons once roamed northeastern Siberia before mysteriously disappearing around 14,000 years ago. Was its demise caused by humans, or the warming climate of…