The science behind a freediver’s 29-minute breath hold world record
How did freediver Vitomir Maričić recently hold his breath for a new world record of 29 minutes and three seconds?
Easing back-to-school anxiety
Counsellor Mary Rose Baldacchino gives advice to parents on how to help their children approach school with more confidence
Back to school: the importance of educators’ well-being
When parents and the wider community support educators, it creates a positive and effective learning environment for everyone, says Erika Galea
Back to school? Reset routines first
Adjusting children’s bedtime and tech use rules is essential to help them restart school rested, calm and ready to learn, Erika Galea says
Astrology’s appeal in uncertain times
Even in modern societies shaped by science, technology and universities many people are still looking to the sky for meaning
My knee is clicking. Should I be worried? Am I getting arthritis?
Jamon Couch and Adam Culvenor discuss noisy knees and explain why you shouldn’t worry about them too much
Can certain food cravings predict a cancer diagnosis?
It's a compelling idea but modern research presents a more complex picture
When is a good time for a child to start music lessons?
Although it is never too late to learn music, starting music lessons before the age of nine offers a specific benefit parents should keep in mind, an expert says
What makes crypto different to previous failed currencies?
History is full of failed attempts to establish new currencies and shows us that we should be wary of the idea that currency systems always change for the better
Navigating adolescent anxiety
Counsellor Anton Falzon stresses the importance of understanding and supporting teen mental health