Four struggles men face during the transition to fatherhood

By Ashleigh Watkins, Newcastle University; Judith Rankin, Newcastle University; Ruth McGovern, Newcastle University; The Conversation Becoming a father can be a daunting life transition which, for many...

Track your spending, use cash and DIY gifts: how to keep your costs down this Christmas

By Angelique Nadia Sweetman McInnes, CQUniversity Australia, The Conversation Australians are expected to spend more this Christmas than last, with spending projected to rise to A$69.7...

The rise of ‘sober curiosity:’ Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

By Omar H. Fares, Wilfrid Laurier University and Melise Panetta, Wilfrid Laurier University, The Conversation Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In...

Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side?

By Andrew Gase, Boise State University, The Conversation Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an...

Why are some babies born so hairy? Lanugo is more common in early babies but is nothing to worry about

By Rakime Elmir, Western Sydney University and Alka Kothari, The University of Queensland, The Conversation Babies are born with fine, downy, short, and slightly pigmented body...

The future looks bright: Study shows optimistic youth lead healthier lives

By Eloïse Fairbank, Concordia University and James Borenstein-Laurie, Concordia University, The Conversation If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught...

’Manifest’ is Cambridge Dictionary’s 2024 word of the year, because maybe the universe listens

Parents lie to children all the time – but they should think twice about it

By Rebecca Brown, University of Oxford, The Conversation Parents frequently lie to their children. “No, you can’t have any chocolate – it’s all gone,” when there’s...

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University, The Conversation Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an...

Air is an overlooked source of nutrients – evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins

By Flávia Fayet-Moore, University of Newcastle and Stephen R. Robinson, RMIT University, The Conversation You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of...