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Gas cooking is associated with worsening asthma in kids. But proper ventilation helps

“You’re cooking with gas” is a familiar term associated with doing the right thing and doing it well. But is …

The dos and don’ts of donating — how to give wisely this Christmas

Christmas is nearly here, and as we enjoy buying presents for family and friends, it’s also a time when many …

The year everything got cancelled: how the arts in Australia suffered (but survived) in 2020

The arts sector has been through a trial by fire this year. Most activities planned from March had to be …

Curious Kids: why are our tears salty?

Why are tears salty? — Aarna, aged 6 Hi Aarna, thanks for your great question! I’m going to start off …

5 evidence-based ways teachers can help struggling students

New South Wales recently introduced a draft Student Behaviour Strategy. This was released on the heels of a report suggesting …

Companies accused of crimes get more digital privacy rights than people under new Trump policy

Corporations increasingly receive the same rights as people. Now, it seems, they have privileges even people don’t. Case in point: …

Museum specimens could help fight the next pandemic – why preserving collections is crucial to future scientific discoveries

Behind the scenes, natural history museums store biological samples from the field. Ryan Stephens, CC BY-ND Imagine yourself as the …

5 ways MacKenzie Scott’s $5.8 billion commitment to social and economic justice is a model for other donors

The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Dec. 15 that she had given almost US$4.2 billion to hundreds of …

Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity

While the pandemic has caused thousands of small businesses to temporarily close or shutter for good, the disappearance of the …

Americans aren’t getting enough to eat during the coronavirus pandemic – here’s what’s happening in Los Angeles County

The number of Americans who can’t get enough food is rising from already troubling levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. About …
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