Weekly Science Picks
Here we are at the end of one more amazing week. It’s Sunday again and
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Montaigne and the Double Meaning of Meditation
“There is no exercise that is either feeble or more strenuous … than that of
Reshaping philanthropy with major gift to ANU
Entrepreneurs Michelle Melbourne and Phillip Williamson are redefining the shape of modern philanthropy with a
How Languages Evolve: Explained in a Winning TED-Ed Animation
Language. It’s as adaptable as Darwin’s finches. It’d be interesting to know how the Internet
Weakness in malaria parasite fats could see new treatments
A new study has revealed a weak spot in the complex life cycle of malaria,
Three Essential Qualities For All Serious Novelists (And Runners)
We’ve brought you a wealth of Haruki Murakami lately, and for good reason. Not only
Weekly Science Picks
It seems this first week in September brings us very interesting stories. The Northern Hemisphere
First WHO report on suicide prevention
More than 800 000 people die by suicide every year – around one person every
Somebody, the New App That Connects Strangers in the Real World
Having owned an iPhone for all of one month, I’m still a bit leery of
New funds to bolster ANU clean energy research
The ANU will enhance its position as a leader in clean energy research after receiving
WHO calls for stronger action on climate-related health risks
Previously unrecognized health benefits could be realized from fast action to reduce climate change and
The Right and Wrong Way to Eat Sushi: A Primer
Vice.com’s food channel, Munchies, spent time with Naomichi Yasuda and learned the dos and don’ts
Singing astronaut inspects space engineering projects
Astronaut Chris Hadfield has inspected projects to clean up space junk, and space engineering projects,
Weekly Science Picks
New Sunday, new editor’s selections stories. Well, let us see what would be the most