Beyond birth statistics: Why measuring caesarean rates misses the mark
As a standalone statistic, the rate of ‘low risk’ caesarean births lacks the nuance needed to inform and improve individual ...
Work or play? The rise of online ‘kidfluencers’ is raising complex legal and ethical questions
Unboxing videos are popular – earning children as young as two thousands of followers and, potentially, big money. But there ...
Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare
A Walk and Learn workshop series for educators struggling with burnout combines education about compassion fatigue and ...
Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society
A university degree brings a host of benefits to the graduate and society. We must broaden access to ensure that every ...
The Christmas album that heralded the end of a folk musical era: The Kingston Trio’s The Last Month of the Year
At the height of their popularity, The Kingston Trio released an unexpected Christmas album. Instead of becoming a classic, ...
I’ve calculated Santa’s speed on Christmas Eve – and this is what it would do to Rudolph’s nose
When light changes colour due to speed, we call it redshift or blueshift, depending on the direction. If we could catch the ...
50 years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin – and Australia’s attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation. It remains one of ...
My dance school is closed for the summer, how can I keep up my fitness?
If your mind and body are in need of a break from dance it’s more than OK to take time off. But if you want to keep ...
How parents can safely navigate their kid’s first sleepover
When discussing the sleepover with the host family, it’s helpful to share that you have an open and honest communication ...
China has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited options
The US could open up domestic mining, or try to recover more of the minerals through recycling of electronic waste.
The Hebrew Hammer: a Hanukah film that mocks antisemitic stereotypes through its butt-kicking Jewish hero
Starring Adam Goldberg (fresh from Saving Private Ryan), Andy Dick and Judy Greer, The Hebrew Hammer features an orthodox ...
What brought the decline of the eastern Roman Empire – and what can we learn from it?
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...