A guide to the must-read 2020 National Book Award finalists
Every year, the National Book Foundation nominates 25 books — five fiction, five nonfiction, five poetry, five translated, five young…
Wonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this Christmas
Amid another massive national spike in Covid-19 cases, Warner Bros. has announced that it will now debut Wonder Woman 1984…
Coronavirus Update: Europe struggles lowering infection numbers | DW News
A top medical association in Switzerland says intensive care units are at their limits as the country battles a second…
We created diamonds in mere minutes, without heat — by mimicking the force of an asteroid collision
In nature, diamonds form deep in the Earth over billions of years. This process requires environments with exceptionally high pressure…
Evidence of war crimes found against 25 Australian soldiers in Afghanistan
The inquiry into Australian Special Forces’ misconduct in Afghanistan has found evidence of war crimes involving 25 current or former…
Australia is lagging on climate action and inequality, but the pandemic offers a chance to do better
As Australia plans its recovery from COVID-19, our strategies should be based on a broader set of priorities than we…
How to Make Sure 2021 Doesn’t Destroy Your Hopes and Dreams
Making a mistake on a spreadsheet; getting the boot from your job; or choosing the wrong career path. Failure, in…
Elizabeth Berkley’s Contact With Dustin Diamond Screeched To A Halt
Elizabeth Berkley said Tuesday she hasn’t been in touch with former “Saved by the Bell” castmate Dustin Diamond in several…
3 reasons for information exhaustion – and what to do about it
An endless flow of information is coming at us constantly: It might be an article a friend shared on Facebook…
Who Is Fanny Eaton? The Jamaican Model Who Inspired the Pre-Raphaelites Is the Latest Art-World Figure to Get a Google Doodle
The Google Doodle for November 18 honors Fanny Eaton, a muse to the Pre-Raphaelites who helped redefine Victorian standards of beauty. Born in Jamaica…
There’s a big problem with the Murdoch media no one is talking about — how it treats women leaders
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has long dominated the Australian media landscape, wielding great political and cultural influence. Former prime minister…
As Australia’s chief scientist, Alan Finkel brought more science into government. His successor Cathy Foley will continue the job
Australia’s chief scientist, Alan Finkel, will bring his five-year stint in the role to a close at the end of…
In an Explosive Claim, a Scholar Says This Newly Discovered Drawing Proves Leonardo da Vinci Never Painted ‘Salvator Mundi’
An Italian scholar claims to have discovered a new drawing of Jesus Christ by Leonardo da Vinci that confirms doubts…
These Asylum Seekers Started Their Own Union
Stand Up to Racism holds a demonstration to welcome asylum seekers staying in Penally Training Camp to Wales. Photo: Robin…