Grandparenting tells us much about our history—it’s important to preserve these stories
Grandparents can play a fundamental role in families, yet they have often been overlooked in Australian history.
Science
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Where did the first people come from? The case for a coastal migration from southern Africa
The origins and migrations of modern humans around the world are a hot topic of debate. Genetic analyses have pointed to Africa as the continent from which our ancestors dispersed in the Late Pleistocene epoch, which began about 126,000 years…
Indigenous programs cost billions—but we know surprisingly little about what works
Billions of dollars are spent annually on Indigenous programs and services. Yet we know little about which programs are effective, and often struggle to understand their impact. That’s why evaluating programs is crucial.
Finnish undergrads outperform their US counterparts in critical thinking skills upon entry to higher education
Finnish undergraduate students enter education with stronger critical thinking and argumentation skills than their U.S. counterparts. In both countries, students finishing undergraduate education demonstrate significantly better critical thinking skills than students entering education, and by the time students finish undergraduate…
New laser drill could help scientists explore ice-covered worlds like Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa
Scientists have developed a laser-based ice drill concept that could enable deeper, low-power exploration of ice on moons and planets in our solar system.
Capture constellations easily with over $1000 off the Sony A7R V at Walmart
Our best camera for autofocus is on sale at Walmart for only $3190 in this pre-Black Friday deal.
‘Anti-social’ cosmic explosion could change the way we think about dying stars and supernovas
“Our scenario describes all the evolutionary phases of the supernova with great precision.”
SpaceX looking into ‘simplified’ Starship Artemis 3 mission to get astronauts to the moon faster
On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible “simplified mission architecture and concept of operations” for NASA’s Artemis 3.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air.
These top-rated binoculars deliver ‘a sky-watching experience that will move your soul’ — they’ve just hit the best price we’ve ever seen in this early Black Friday deal
The Celestron SkyMaster binoculars are our best binoculars for magnification, with a massive discount of over $156, now is the time to enjoy the wonders of the night sky at a bargain price.