We think of mushrooms as food. But mycelium-based blocks could be the future of construction
When mushrooms make the news, it’s often for grim reasons – a mysterious poisoning, toxic species…
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Word count and SEO: how long should an article or page be?
search intent. A page with sufficient text provides both readers and search engines with the signals…
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If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids’ photos online?
As Australia’s ban on under-16-year-olds having certain social media accounts kicks in this week, debate on…
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37-year-old left her $390K Google job for a mini retirement — and may never return to full-time work
In an era where the relentless pursuit of career success often overshadows work-life balance, the story…
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Why is bamboo used for scaffolding in Hong Kong? A construction expert explains
At least 44 people have died and more than 270 are missing after a major fire…
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Google Ads’ Nano Banana Pro AI get rigorously tested
Google Ads’ new AI image tool, Nano Banana Pro (NB), brings conversational image generation and editing…
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‘Digital colonialism’: how AI companies are following the playbook of empire
In the eyes of big AI companies such as OpenAI, the troves of data on the…
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Blender 5.0 Released with HDR Support, Video Sequencer Overhaul, and ACES Workflows
Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite used across film, animation, game development,…
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How do ‘AI detection’ tools actually work? And are they effective?
As nearly half of all Australians say they have recently used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, knowing…
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22 Linux Books for $25: This Humble Bundle Is Absurdly Good Value
Humble Bundle has a Linux collection (partner link) running right now that’s kind of hard to…
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The Roman empire built 300,000 kilometres of roads: new study
At its height, the Roman empire covered some 5 million square kilometres and was home to…
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Ownership of Digital Content Is an Illusion—Unless You Self‑Host
The internet of the early 2000s—what I once called the revelatory internet—felt like an endless library…
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WordPress vs. Wix – Which is Right for You?
With time, website builders and Content Management Systems (CMSs) have managed to change the perception of…
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6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to…
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How to Use Headings Correctly on Your Site
When editing pages on your website, you will notice that there are various Heading Levels in…
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How much money would it take for you to feel rich?
The question of what it means to be “rich” is one that resonates deeply with many…
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AI heavyweights call for end to ‘superintelligence’ research
I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John…
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How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
The mysterious object was on fire and lying in the middle of a remote dirt road…
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Spotlight: Luis Rodríguez on Faith, Religion, and Life Lessons
Another week – another spotlight! Again, we have a Grand Prize Winner with us – part…
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The psychology of scannable content and bullet points
statistics are sobering. Users read only 20-28% of webpage content, spending an average of 15 seconds…
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How we sharpened the James Webb telescope’s vision from a million kilometres away
After Christmas dinner in 2021, our family was glued to the television, watching the nail-biting launch…
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47-year-old quit her corporate VP role to become a cobbler — now she’s happier
In an age where mass production often reigns supreme, the journey from the corporate confines of…
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The Affordable Pironman Alternative Mini PC Case for Raspberry Pi 5
SunFounder’s Pironman cases for Raspberry Pi are a huge hit. This bestselling device converts the naked…
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Labubu: Inside the $423 million-a-year ugly toy craze
In the quirky world of collectibles, a unique phenomenon has emerged: the Laboomu. These little toy…
