Post COVID, can an employee refuse to return to the workplace?
With the pandemic (mostly) in hand, workers are expecting their employees to return to the office. But, can you refuse such a request?
18th century fake news: Before COVID, China was blamed for spreading smallpox
Proving that racially-motivated finger-pointing never goes out of style, the criticism China is facing for COVID-19 is eerily similar to another pandemic 200 years ago.
“$1,400 is not $2,000”: Americans bounce Joe Biden’s COVID cheques
Joe Biden’s plan to cut every American a cheque has backfired, both in the amount delivered, and the motivations behind the move.
The emotional lives of birds are as complicated as ours
Monogamy, territoriality, parental responsibility. Whoever said that birds were free clearly wasn’t a magpie with seven younglings to groom.
Stolen inventions and the men history mistakenly credited
While necessity is the mother of invention, we don’t necessarily honour the right man who fathered it.
Despite what we think, our politicians actually keep their promises
Flying in the face of us losing confidence in our politicians, data indicates that many of our politicians are actually keeping their promises.
Depression and stress could lower the effectiveness of COVID vaccines
According to new research, existing mental health conditions can impact the effectiveness of any COVID vaccine, but there is a solution.
Our Da Vinci: The hidden genius of Clive Palmer
Today, Clive Palmer announced that his political aspirations were dead. But, if we gaze deeper at his abhorrent behaviour, the artist shines through.
Lessons in censorship from the survivors of WW2
Censorship, if left unchecked, can lead to brutality. This is the lesson I learned from those who endured the worst of us.
Macaulay sold on removing Trump’s ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo
While Macaulay Culkin wants to remove Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2, what are we to do with all his other appearances?
Has anyone told the Deputy PM that he’s running the country?
Deputy PM Michael McCormack’s week in the job has served up racial epithets, historical revisionism and outright lies…and it’s only Wednesday.
As America questions the definition of patriotism, Twitter pulls the plug on Trump
Twitter may have locked Donald Trump’s account, but many are decrying the accommodating treatment the armed Capitol invaders received.
Personal remembrances of those we lost in 2020
Alongside those taken by the pandemic, 2020 has been a year that has claimed many notable names. I had the honour of meeting a few.
Donald’s conspiracy nutters could give Biden control of the Senate
While the Democrats need to win the Georgia run-off to control the Senate, help may come from the illogical heart of Donald’s voter base.
The joy of lockdown cooking
Victoria’s lockdown gave us the opportunity to be reacquainted with our kitchens. I spent it cooking my favourites and wistfully remembering my mother’s awful cabbage.
Post COVID, can an employee refuse to return to the workplace?
With the pandemic (mostly) in hand, workers are expecting their employees to return to the office. But, can you refuse such a request?
Is impeaching Trump pointless? Not if it keeps future leaders in line
While the second impeachment of Donald Trump could be viewed as petty revenge, it could act as a meaningful deterrent to future presidents.
Bean Dad and precious journalists: In 2021, Twitter remains an accountability-free zone
On Twitter, 2021 has begun as 2020 ended, with professional journalists unable to stomach criticism and the routine elevation of asinine nonsense.
Canberra doesn’t care about Australian citizens stuck overseas
Whether political prisoner, pardoned criminal or a citizen on the wrong side of the pandemic; if you’re stuck overseas, you’re on your own.
What to expect from the second impeachment of Donald Trump
The second impeachment of Donald Trump could happen, but the very nature of the practice makes a distant possibility.
Our Da Vinci: The hidden genius of Clive Palmer
Today, Clive Palmer announced that his political aspirations were dead. But, if we gaze deeper at his abhorrent behaviour, the artist shines through.
Macaulay sold on removing Trump’s ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo
While Macaulay Culkin wants to remove Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2, what are we to do with all his other appearances?
Tall person creates ‘periscope’ glasses for short people
Someone from the UK has created a pair of glasses that allows short people to see over tall people. As a short person, allow me to tell you where you can stick aforesaid glasses.
#MeToo hasn’t changed viewing habits as much as you think
Despite the amount of feeling that #MeToo has enabled, it seems that it doesn’t extend to who (or what) we still watch.
What’s behind the tattoos worn by ‘QAnon shaman’ Jake Angeli
While the Capitol rioter and ‘QAnon shaman’ Jake Angeli is a bad joke, the tattoos painted on his body are certainly not.
18th century fake news: Before COVID, China was blamed for spreading smallpox
Proving that racially-motivated finger-pointing never goes out of style, the criticism China is facing for COVID-19 is eerily similar to another pandemic 200 years ago.
Depression and stress could lower the effectiveness of COVID vaccines
According to new research, existing mental health conditions can impact the effectiveness of any COVID vaccine, but there is a solution.
Long COVID: What we know, and who is most at risk
For some, the short-term symptoms of COVID develop into long term issues. This is known as ‘Long COVID’, and this is what we know so far.
Ask Dotty: Overeating has left me underwhelmed. What do I do?
Dotty LaFou has spent a lifetime buffing the ragged edges of ruined relationships. Now, she’s decided to be paid for it. If you have a question for Dotty, she’d love to hear it.
The classist way we eat is killing us, not sustaining us
The global food system is one beset by problems, yes, but it is divided by class, gender and inequality.
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The reality of education during a fatal pandemic
Educating oneself during a pandemic is a battle against procrastination, existential dread and the hyperreality of the void.
The free trial no-one asked for
For many teenagers, continuing our education through the pandemic has been an unexpected ‘free trial’ of adulthood, and all it demands.
The role of technology in education
While books and pencils are still in use, technology is the future of education. We just need to find what works for us.
The education system needs a reality check
While we students are busy choosing a career, the current education system does nothing to prepare us for the realities of our chosen fields. Time for a change.
Despite numerous lockdowns, school at a distance hasn’t been so bad
Despite being thrust into the maelstrom of online learning, I’ve found both lockdowns an extremely positive experience…but I know this is not the case for others.
This AI can detect conspiracies before they blow up
The University of California has developed an AI that can form a greater picture of conspiracy movements (like QAnon) before they become a national problem.
China’s attempt to control the weather brings deluge of hypocritical criticism
China’s recent attempt to manipulate the weather has drawn criticism from Americans, who could probably benefit from a history lesson.
In an uncertain year, the magic of Christmas movies endure
It may have been a hideous year, but the Christmas movies we’ve all seen hundreds of times are just what the doctor ordered.
Hallucinations, lies and the smell of Christmas: Seven “helpful” seasonal studies
With a mere seven days to go until Christmas, we’ve found seven studies that will help you maximise the big day…or at least hallucinate your way through it.
Academics urge UN to legislate consciousness
Being able to read and rewrite the minds of humans is dangerously close to being possible. Indeed, they’re pushing for an official ruling on what consciousness is.
Post COVID, can an employee refuse to return to the workplace?
With the pandemic (mostly) in hand, workers are expecting their employees to return to the office. But, can you refuse such a request?
18th century fake news: Before COVID, China was blamed for spreading smallpox
Proving that racially-motivated finger-pointing never goes out of style, the criticism China is facing for COVID-19 is eerily similar to another pandemic 200 years ago.
“$1,400 is not $2,000”: Americans bounce Joe Biden’s COVID cheques
Joe Biden’s plan to cut every American a cheque has backfired, both in the amount delivered, and the motivations behind the move.
The emotional lives of birds are as complicated as ours
Monogamy, territoriality, parental responsibility. Whoever said that birds were free clearly wasn’t a magpie with seven younglings to groom.
Has anyone told the Deputy PM that he’s running the country?
Deputy PM Michael McCormack’s week in the job has served up racial epithets, historical revisionism and outright lies…and it’s only Wednesday.
As America questions the definition of patriotism, Twitter pulls the plug on Trump
Twitter may have locked Donald Trump’s account, but many are decrying the accommodating treatment the armed Capitol invaders received.
With Georgia on his mind, Trump’s administration becomes a series of temper tantrums
With two weeks left to go in the White House, Donald Trump’s presidency has devolved into a procession of denial, coercion and golf.
Personal remembrances of those we lost in 2020
Alongside those taken by the pandemic, 2020 has been a year that has claimed many notable names. I had the honour of meeting a few.
Has anyone told the Deputy PM that he’s running the country?
Deputy PM Michael McCormack’s week in the job has served up racial epithets, historical revisionism and outright lies…and it’s only Wednesday.
As America questions the definition of patriotism, Twitter pulls the plug on Trump
Twitter may have locked Donald Trump’s account, but many are decrying the accommodating treatment the armed Capitol invaders received.
With Georgia on his mind, Trump’s administration becomes a series of temper tantrums
With two weeks left to go in the White House, Donald Trump’s presidency has devolved into a procession of denial, coercion and golf.
Personal remembrances of those we lost in 2020
Alongside those taken by the pandemic, 2020 has been a year that has claimed many notable names. I had the honour of meeting a few.
Our Da Vinci: The hidden genius of Clive Palmer
Today, Clive Palmer announced that his political aspirations were dead. But, if we gaze deeper at his abhorrent behaviour, the artist shines through.
Macaulay sold on removing Trump’s ‘Home Alone 2’ cameo
While Macaulay Culkin wants to remove Donald Trump’s cameo in Home Alone 2, what are we to do with all his other appearances?
The author of ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ died before getting her due
‘Live, Laugh, Love’ may the maxim that powers Karens worldwide, but the true author of the quote has been ignored by history’s recollections.
Tall person creates ‘periscope’ glasses for short people
Someone from the UK has created a pair of glasses that allows short people to see over tall people. As a short person, allow me to tell you where you can stick aforesaid glasses.
The reality of education during a fatal pandemic
Educating oneself during a pandemic is a battle against procrastination, existential dread and the hyperreality of the void.
The free trial no-one asked for
For many teenagers, continuing our education through the pandemic has been an unexpected ‘free trial’ of adulthood, and all it demands.
Automation Education: The future is in the hands of machines
As an aspiring roboticist, I know that technology is the future, but I also know that future innovations will not sate us, or solve our problems.
The role of technology in education
While books and pencils are still in use, technology is the future of education. We just need to find what works for us.
