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Chinese New Year: Traditions, taboos and quirks
Beyond dancing dragons, firecrackers and lanterns, there’s a deep symbolism to Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival, it’s the...
Why phones of the future might sweat, just like us
As phone manufacturers integrate more and more capabilities into their devices, they’re hamstrung by one particular limitation: Heat. As a general rule,...
Don’t fancy eating insects? There’s a good chance you already are
We’re well and truly aboard the plant-based diet craze – it’s pegged to beef up the Australian economy by $3 billion by...
Food hacks to make the mouth-watering most of festive season leftovers
At this time of the year, no one has the energy to do much at all. Every movement is accompanied with a...
On This Day: Vincent Van Gogh takes a razor to his ear
When we speak about artist Vincent Van Gogh today, we use phrases like “ahead of his time” and “misunderstood genius”. This is...
Introducing the pavlova grazing platter; successor to the cheeseboard
If you thought platters peaked with the cured perfection of prosciutto, paired with the subtlety of a gouda cheese in a faultlessly...
Virtual holidays and no luggage: What travel will look like in 2040
Luggage-free travel, boarding queues and self-flying planes will be commonplace for travellers in 20 years’ time. You’ll even be able to go...
Forget the heat – this optical illusion will melt your brain
Remember Magic Eye books from when you were a child? Prepare to have any associated happy memories smashed. The best optical illusion of...
Qantas picks Airbus A350s for its longest-haul Sunrise routes
Qantas has announced it’s chosen Airbus to carry out its ultra long-haul flights, as the airline prepares for its final test flight....
I’ll Google it: What we searched for in 2019
This year, we turned to the all-knowing for the latest on natural disasters and rugby, and wanted to know just why Madonna...