Captain America is more than just a superhero movie. Here’s why.
Australia’s Waterbirds are Disappearing – But Nuclear Physics Can Help Save Them
The loss of wetlands has serious implications for wildlife. Kate Brandis takes a look.
Marx, Freud, Hitler, Mandela, Greer…Shakespeare Influenced Them All
Even if you’ve never read or seen any of Shakespeare’s works, his influence has touched your life.
How Trans People can Change Their Voice to Suit Their Preferred Gender
It’s a challenge for some transgender people to project the voice of their preferred gender.
Health Check: Does Sex Count as Exercise?
The physiological response to sex is similar to that of exercise.
Single-Sex Vs. Coeducational Schools: How Parents can Decide the Best Option for Their Child
Research shows that teachers are one of the main factors influencing a student’s learning outcomes.
Construction Workers Safer When They Ditch the Manual
Construction workers have a wealth of knowledge from their on-site experience.
What’s the Link Between Insomnia and Mental Illness?
Sleep problems can also create a loop of mental illness.
The Ugly Story of Dick Smith, from Float to Failure
The collapse of the electronics retailer will be investigated by a Senate inquiry.
Suicide Isn’t Just an Older Man’s Problem
Suicide is increasing among young people.
What are Panic Attacks and What’s Happening When we Have Them?
It’s important to remember the symptoms of a panic attack are “just” caused by anxiety and are not life-threatening.
The Myth of the Noble Savage
The figure of the ‘noble savage’ has deep roots in Australia colonialism.
Blackface and Blaming Indigenous Health Woes on Culture are Two Sides of the Same Racist Coin
How to recognize hateful contradictions.
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Researchers are divided about the nature of love, and whether it is universal or changeable.
Six Years On: The Enduring Influence of J.D. Salinger
How J. D. Salinger’s writing first influenced the world and how it continues to do so now.
What Does the ‘Male Gaze’ Mean, and What About a Female Gaze?
What is the male gaze, and does the female gaze exist?