Why in-person dating is making a comeback — and why Gen Z is struggling with it
With the decline of dating apps, we are seeing a return to in-person dating activities like speed dating, running clubs and daytime raves. (Unsplash+) With plummeting subscriber numbers, rising costs and users who are sick...

Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the course of my research as an...
‘Indigenous helpers’ are essential to culturally responsive mental health care
For Indigenous Peoples who have been discriminated against in health institutions, healing can take place outside of conventional health practices. (Freepic), CC BY For nearly two decades, I worked as a therapist in a...
Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher
Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater representation than before: 94 Members of the House of Representatives (up from 77) and 29...
Does play belong in primary school? New research suggests teachers are not sure
Jon Challicom/ Getty Images Play is one of the most important parts of early childhood education in Australia. We know children learn about the world through play and it helps them build creativity and independence. There...
Is spinal cord stimulation safe? Does it work? Here’s what you need to know if you have back pain
AsiaVision/Getty Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the spinal...
Hold up, humans. Ants figured out medicine, farming and engineering long before we did
Tambon Nong Chaeng/Pexels Think back to a time you helped someone move a heavy object, such as a couch. While at first the task may have appeared simple, it actually required a suite of advanced behaviours. The job needed...