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Humans are a patronising bunch. We tend to humansplain the world around us by assuming that we are the pinnacle of evolution, occasionally giving credit to other species when they do human-like things. In moments of humility we admit there may be ali

We live in the Information Age. Leaving aside the issue of “disinformation” for a moment, we have access to incredible amounts of information. It has been claimed, for instance, that a single edition of the New York Times contains more information th

The conversation I am about to report happened exactly as told in my household recently. An argument had taken place between my wife and 15-year-old daughter. Nothing existential and nothing malevolent, but enough to send reverberations into the ethe

“Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows,” is one of the core teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj, an Indian guru of nondualism. When I first heard this quote, it hit me right in the heart. It wedg

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For a new study, healthy golfers aged 65 and above participated in three different sessions of “acute” exercise. On one occasion they played an 18-hole round of golf, on another they completed 6km of Nordic walking and on another they did 6km of bris

Yes, "corporate psychopathy" is a thing, and a new paper has looked at the need to identify, manage and (if necessary) remove these people in the context of the finance industry. Approximately 1 per cent of the population are defined as psychopaths,

Spiders may be a little creepy but they perform vital ecological functions. They feed on flies, moths, mosquitoes and cockroaches, and eliminate parasites and many other vectors of disease in the process. A key to supporting spider populations is to

Cucumbers are members of the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family, which includes melons, including bitter melon, squash and pumpkins. There are over 30 species of cucumber, Cucumis sativus having the most economic value. Cucumber is an annual, easily grown

In the family of sulphur-containing amino acids derived from plants of the Allium family, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient that supports the health of the immune system, liver, lungs, reproductive, gast

March 21–April 19 Symbol Ram Ruling planet Mars Catchphrase “I am.” The great strength of Aries is the spontaneous energy that drives your love of life. Spontaneity serves the communication that is all-important in 2024. While the Ram can alienate ot

The beauty industry produces billions of dollars in revenue annually. As an industry that thrives on innovation, new “must-have” products seemingly pop up every week. While the allure of these products can be hard to resist, it’s important to take a

Did you know that the Earth’s largest organism is a fungus? Oregon’s Malheur National Forest is home to a humongous honey mushroom, Armillaria ostoyae, which is heavier than 200 blue whales. Moulds are amazingly resilient and persistent, thriving in

Alone vehicle was stopped in a busy lane of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. In the heart of Australia’s biggest city, the freeway that runs under the harbour was full of commuters zipping past, oblivious to what was going on inside the car. Security perso

Kicking back with an alcoholic bevvy symbolises the end of the work day, relaxation, social bonding, events and celebrations. At the same time, the health risks of alcohol — at least two important scientific reports conclude the only safe level is no

Stillness can be defined as the absence of movement and sound. But does such a place exist? In a world full of chaos and a mind constantly whirling, finding such a realm is no easy task. The globe, and the mind, will continue to turn, because that is

Do you wish you had more self-discipline? If you do, you’re not alone. Research shows that a massive 97 per cent of us wish we were more conscientious, that we could carry out our work and duties more carefully and consistently. In essence, most of u

Every 30 minutes, roughly the time it will take you to read this article, someone in Australia is diagnosed with melanoma, says Professor Richard Scolyer, co-medical director of the Melanoma Institute Australia. “It’s a big deal in our country.” Aust

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of rest and recovery in maintaining optimal body health. We often push ourselves to the limits, engaging in rigorous physical activities without allowing our bodies the necessary time

Society is always at risk of experiencing substantial disruption from external factors, as COVID-19 demonstrated. There are several ways in which disruption could come about: • Economic collapse, with a recent relatively mild example being the 2007–2

A wander here helps to fill in some of the blanks, weaving the threads of my sublime natural experiences into a larger, more meaningful picture of all that this destination truly is. The carpark is empty when we hit the trail, climbing gently above a

In the constantly changing landscape of dietary trends, the low-carb diet continues to stand its ground as a favoured dietary approach among health-conscious individuals seeking to manage their weight and optimise health and longevity. This dietary a

Neil Perry Everything I Love to Cook by Neil Perry is a culinary masterpiece that combines passion, expertise and creativity in cooking. A renowned chef, Perry shares a delightful array of recipes catering to novices and experienced cooks. What sets

Gohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking is an ode to the wholesome beauty of traditional Japanese cuisine. Penned by cookbook author Emiko Davies, who hails from both Australian and Japanese culinary traditions, it invites readers into her childhood kitchen

My skincare journey has evolved significantly over the years, largely dependent on what’s going on in my life. During my early 20s, I regularly scrubbed my vulnerable skin with an exfoliant containing plastic microbeads. This was not only harmful for

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Sharon McGlinchey, the founder of MV Skintherapy, has been on a quest to create organic, natural skincare with an honest and transparent approach. She has recently added an Active Marine Mist to her line-up of award-winning, potent and revered produc

In the pursuit of beauty, it is often thought that skincare products and hair treatments are the answer. But what if I told you that one of the most potent beauty secrets lies within your diet? Adequate dietary protein is a cornerstone of both intern

Have you ever finished an extra-long day with a kind of sad and lethargic feeling? Then suddenly you find yourself standing in front of the fridge or pantry gobbling down the entirety of its contents. Often this includes the foods we shouldn’t be eat

Delicious scents make life happy, even if you don’t realise their subliminal power. The smell of fresh bread, soup simmering on the stove, that joyful smell of a baby’s head, the aroma of trees growing and bark and leaves turning back into the soil i

CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is derived from the cannabis plant Cannabis sativa. Recreational users like to differentiate between sativa and indica varieties for their different effects. Botanists consider that there is a single species, Cannabi

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment offers to flood your body with 100 per cent oxygen, a payload that has all sorts of anti-ageing advantages. With the emergence of spas all around Sydney that offer this treatment, I thought I’d avail myself of the wonders

I couldn’t believe it. I was utterly numb and shell-shocked. It was 2016 and I was barely holding onto my phone while staring at an email. I needed my fifth open-heart surgery at 33 years old. Then came the flood of memories of the four other surgeri

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Vegetables Asparagus, beans, capsicum, celery, chillies, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, okra, onions, peas, potatoes, radish, sweet corn, watercress, zucchini. Fruit Apricots, avocados, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, figs, grapes, melon

Monarch butterflies might be beautiful, but they are also tough. The migration of monarchs takes them from Canada to central Mexico, and the journey is so long that it outlasts a monarch’s lifetime. So along the way the butterflies lay eggs, and it i

At the state of our current knowledge, the universe is made up of around 50 billion or 50,000,000,000 galaxies. In a normal galaxy there are between 100 billion and one trillion (that’s 100,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000,000) stars. In our galaxy, the