Lifestyle

The father of Charity’s baby finally revealed in Emmerdale and all hell breaks loose 

Time has ran out.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Farage’s Angels: Have women become Reform’s secret weapon?

Have women become Reform's secret weapon?

Jan 10, 2026 • 5 min read

All the games I hope to beat from my video game backlog in 2026 – Reader’s Feature

It might be a new year, but most gamers still have a large backlog of games to play before they get to any new ones, as one reader reveals his priorities - from Baldur’s Gate 3 to Spider-Man 2.

Jan 10, 2026 • 5 min read

These are the 6 key questions the antisemitism royal commission needs to answer

After weeks of mounting pressure, the government has called a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. It must involve tackling uncomfortable issues.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke

Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

View from The Hill: Albanese’s backflip on royal commission is a humiliating own goal

The prime minister has finally reached the right decision. But it’s important to scrutinise the reasons he’d opposed a royal commission in the first place.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

As authors abandon Adelaide Writers’ Week after cancelling of Randa Abdel-Fattah, is free speech in tatters?

The decision to silence a Palestinian Australian author goes well beyond the standards of the Racial Discrimination Act and ordinary standards of free speech.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Meth inflames and stimulates your brain through similar pathways – new research offers potential avenue to treat meth addiction

Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin

Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vaccines they should.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

‘That’s not how I pictured it’ – why book-to-film adaptations so often disappoint

When film adaptations disappoint, it’s not bad filmmaking necessarily but a clash with the private images we create when we read.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

How astronomers plan to detect the signatures of alien life in the atmospheres of distant planets

Observatories could identify gases potentially associated with life in the atmospheres of other worlds.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Dementia at just 24-years-old – how Britain’s youngest sufferer may help researchers understand the disease

Frontotemporal dementia accounts for around one in 20 dementia cases.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Humanoid robots or human connection? What Elon Musk’s Optimus reveals about our AI ambitions

The rise of humanoid robots isn’t just a technical story – it’s a test of how much human connection we’re willing to outsource.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

The UK’s childhood vaccination schedule just changed. Here’s why that’s actually reassuring

The UK has added chickenpox vaccination and a new 18-month appointment. Changes like these are signs the system is working, not breaking.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

How to share books with children to help them love reading

Time spent reading together builds a bond between adults and children.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s what to do about it

Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy reduce hunger and help with weight loss – but long-term use can make nutrient deficiencies more likely.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read