Memory problems during the pandemic? It’s just your brain trying to distinguish one day from the next
St John's (Canada): While it's not really clear what exactly causes the memory glitches many of have experienced during the months of social isolation, well-established theories from cognitive psychology may be able to explain the phenomenon, writes Molly MacMillan
The Conversation / 19 Sep, 2022
A dam built in the Amazon created thousands of ‘forest islands’ but they are too small to sustain most species
The dam created one of the largest reservoirs in South America which stretches for almost 100km northwards through largely undisturbed rainforest. As this is a relatively hilly part of the Amazon basin, more than 3,500 islands formed as the
The Conversation / 18 Sep, 2022
The retirement of Roger Federer is the abdication of tennis royalty
Roger Federer announced his retirement on Thursday. When the career of a sporting celebrity concludes, the experience of watching them perform live at the stadium or on screen immediately mutates into nostalgic reflection, writes David Rowe
The Conversation / 17 Sep, 2022
It’s not just rocket science – hidden chemistry powers Moon launches and sustains life in space
Tasmania: Many around the world will watch eagerly this Saturday as NASA launches Artemis I, the agency's first Moon exploration mission since the 1970s. But it's not just amazing engineering that's behind rocket science and space exploration
The Conversation / 04 Sep, 2022
