In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut ...
School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
The phone ban was meant to improve learning by reducing distractions. But students report feeling left out of decisions, and ...
What are caretaker conventions and how do they limit governments during election periods?
Election campaigns invariably provoke accusations of government breaching caretaker conventions. Here’s what governments can ...
View from The Hill: Dutton has questions to answer on gas; Albanese has supermarket answer still hunting for the problem
While Dutton was batting off questions about gas at the weekend, Anthony Albanese swung into his campaign stride in a comfort ...
Trump’s tariffs could push grocery prices even higher, but there are steps Canada could take to protect consumers
With tariff threats looming over the grocery aisle, perhaps its time to rethink how Canadian supermarkets do business.
‘Adolescence’ pulls in audiences with its dramatic critique of teenage masculinity
Adolescence compellingly showcases the disturbing experiences of youth confronted with bullying, misogyny and gender-based ...
Uncertainty and pessimism abound. Will fear be enough to push Dutton into office?
The Liberal leader goes into this election presenting a particularly bleak worldview. Whether voters are in step with that ...
Nigerians having babies abroad: women explain their reasons
Having the support of family members living in a foreign country was one of the reasons Nigerian women gave for choosing to ...