Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it. Neurodivergent people (such as those who are autistic or have...
A problem shared is a problem halved. Research by Age UK shows that only 29% of adults share their worries, but of these 36% feel brighter...
A series of recent attacks by XL bully type dogs in the UK, and government attempts to both define and control the breed, has refocused attention...
Words and phrases change their meaning often as language evolves. In the past, something was “awful” if it was amazing (think “awesome” or “awe-inspiring”). A “naughty”...
Polyamory — being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone’s knowledge and consent — is on the rise, particularly...
The Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that has sadly left one person dead and others hospitalised has made many of us think about the risks of air...
Two years ago, a study was published that claimed nutritionally sound vegan diets are “the healthiest and least hazardous dietary choice for dogs”. We recently published...
What it means to be a man is changing. Critical men or masculinity studies is an emerging robust research field that explores how men and masculinity...
Why is blood red? – Asher, 6 years 11 months, New South Wales What a great question about something in our body, Asher. Blood...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why...