As UK’s leaders grappled to form government in May this year, New Scientist, put together a guide on how two politicians with very different ideas could co-operate, which was taken from years of documented research. Almost five months later the same tips can be angled at Australia’s leaders, who have been horse-trading with Independents for [...]
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Sep
4
Should I wear a helmet while riding?
Can you believe it? It’s more safe to ride a bicycle without a helmet! So says a man named Bill. And a judge. But what does the science say? We’ll get to that in a second. But first, a rant. The recent debate in Australia about the benefits of wearing a helmet while bike riding [...]
Apr
22
Where is the Male Pill?
The Australian reports IT’S not often a doctor gives you the green light to have unprotected sex, but that’s what happened to Melbourne couple Daniel and Debra Hughes. They’re part of a trial for a new male contraceptive. Once it was confirmed that the drug is working and the pair tested free of sexually transmitted [...]
Feb
4
Picking the right friends: “Don’t worry, I’m not contagious anymore.”
Everyone has had a cold. Your nose is runny, ears are blocked, and your head feels like it’s filled with cotton balls. Hot soup and tea become the elixir of life, and health is more important than work stress or any diet you’ve been trying to keep. But then something interesting happens; after a few [...]
May
13
Will Children make you happy? (Probably not)
The Australian reported: WE are bred from an early age to believe that children will bring us fulfilment and joy, but recent research suggests that parents are more depressed than childless couples. Parents also experience more anxiety, emotional distress and less positive feelings than those who choose a life without children. On average, there is [...]