Sure,sandcastles get washed away. But the memories of making a great one last forever
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Science

Sure,sandcastles get washed away. But the memories of making a great one last forever

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?

  • byAngus Holland

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In life’s sliding door moments,how do you make the right decisions?
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Real life

In life’s sliding door moments,how do you make the right decisions?

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?

  • byJackson Graham
Can Trump run for president at all? What the Colorado decision means and what happens next
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US Votes 2024

Can Trump run for president at all? What the Colorado decision means and what happens next

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible to run for office. What are the implications?

  • byAngus Holland andJackson Graham
Where did Santa come from? Was pudding really served with meat? Everything you wanted to know about Christmas
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Christmas

Where did Santa come from? Was pudding really served with meat? Everything you wanted to know about Christmas

Behind the tinsel,there’s a cornucopia of customs and layers of legend in the festive season. What are some of them?

  • byJackson Graham andFelicity Lewis
The planet’s population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here’s when we reach peak human
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Population

The planet’s population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here’s when we reach peak human

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?

  • byMatt Wade andAngus Holland
‘Everything changed in one moment’:What makes a car crash so deadly?
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Road safety

‘Everything changed in one moment’:What makes a car crash so deadly?

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.

  • byPatrick Hatch
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Can you learn how to make conversation? Here are some tips
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Psychology

Can you learn how to make conversation? Here are some tips

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?

  • byAngus Holland
It can stop you breathing more than 100 times an hour. What’s sleep apnoea?
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Sleep

It can stop you breathing more than 100 times an hour. What’s sleep apnoea?

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?

  • byJackson Graham
What rules of war apply in the Israel-Hamas conflict?

What rules of war apply in the Israel-Hamas conflict?

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?

  • byAngus Holland
When good beats evil:Why a million Australians celebrate Diwali
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Diwali

When good beats evil:Why a million Australians celebrate Diwali

… and more than a billion people celebrate it around the world. Where did it come from,and what does it mean?

  • byJewel Topsfield andRachael Dexter
How your electricity bill gets worked out
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Energy prices

How your electricity bill gets worked out

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?

  • byAngus Holland andJackson Graham