Great minds,from Buddhists to Beyoncé,have grappled with the deeper meaning of sandcastles. But in practice,how do you make one that is truly great?
Marriage,career,children – the big decisions in life can often be the hardest. Is there an optimal method for making a choice? And how do you factor in loss and regret?
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible to run for office. What are the implications?
Behind the tinsel,there’s a cornucopia of customs and layers of legend in the festive season. What are some of them?
India overtook China as the world’s most populous nation in 2023 but far bigger population shifts are transforming the world. Where will all the people be in 2100?
Vehicle collisions kill an average of three people a day in Australia. Drivers are often the focus of blame but other factors can play a part,including the design of the roads we hurtle along.
Recounting a quirky fact you heard on a podcast or offering a compliment are just a couple of ways to kick off a conversation. But how do you keep the chat flowing,and perhaps make a new friend?
Sometimes the silence can be more alarming than the snoring – as the bed partners of people with apnoea will know. Why are sleepers left gasping for breath,and how does everyone get a good night’s rest?
Torture and taking hostages are undisputed breaches of international law. Other acts are less clear-cut. Who decided these rules,and how do they work in practice?
… and more than a billion people celebrate it around the world. Where did it come from,and what does it mean?
Supplying the demand for power in homes can be a high-intensity balancing act. Why aren’t renewables making our bills cheaper? What’s behind the cost of our power?