Luke Malpass repairs a hand-held Sega Game Gear video game console. The shelves lining Luke Malpass’s home workshop are a gamer’s treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage…
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Hackers have hit major super funds—a cyber expert explains how to stop it from happening again
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Several of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds have suffered a suspected coordinated cyberattack, with scammers stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars of members’ retirement savings. Superannuation funds…
How bacteria could help build and maintain cities on the moon
If all goes to plan, scientists may someday begin building outposts on the moon — and some experts believe that these outposts could be constructed with bricks made out of…
Young females face higher social anxiety from smartphone use, study finds
Credit: picjumbo.com from Pexels A new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioral…
Heroin found in cocaine and ‘ice,’ and snorting a line can be lethal
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Authorities in New South Wales and Victoria have been warning the public about worrying cases of heroin overdoses after people thought they had taken cocaine or…
Buddha statue discovery in North Korea
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has announced the discovery of a Buddha statue in North Korea. The statue was found by the Archaeology Institute of the Academy of Social…
The Subtle Power of Self-Deprecating Humor
Summary: Self-deprecating humor, when used thoughtfully, can help people regulate emotions, build trust, and foster connection—especially in therapeutic settings. Far from being purely negative, this type of humor signals humility,…
Those living with polio say don’t forget
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed in the U.S. halted…
Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping us estimate the value of future rewards. Rather than simply responding to…
Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
The Switch 2 retains its detachable ‘Joy-Con’ controllers. Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo’s new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks…
