The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

How mental health has changed in baby boomers and gen X across their entire adulthoods

It’s been almost five years since the end of the COVID lockdowns. Yet the world is still continuing to learn about how mental health changed during – and after – this unprecedented time.

The Conversation · Feb 2

COVID-19 cases won't cause Aussie Winter Olympics stir

In news not overly concerning the chef de mission, two non-competing members of Australia's Winter Olympics team have tested positive in Italy for COVID-19.

AAP · Feb 1

From cute dogs to Turning Point: the journey of an influencer aiming to breathe rightwing Christian values into Australian politics

Emboldened by major successes in the US and UK, the conservative Christian organisation Turning Point has its sights set on Australia’s political ecosystem

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1

From Dad Bod to World Championships: How Neal Fryett became one of eSports' fiercest competitors in his forties

A product of self-reinvention, Neal Fryett is one of the world's strongest eSports racers at 46 years old

Cycling Weekly · Jan 29

Student well-being comes from care, but is caring enough? Academics reflect on 3 stumbling blocks

Students’ well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally.

The Conversation · Jan 29

Why Aren't We Talking About A Virus With Up To 90% Fatality Rate? Inside The Nipah Outbreak Asia Missed

Taiwan officially classifies Nipah virus—which kills 80–91% of infected people—as a Category 5 notifiable disease following India's outbreak, raising critical questions about media silence surrounding a pathogen deadlier than COVID-19.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

How Deadly Is The Nipah Virus Outbreak? Grim Scenarios Could Be Worse Than The Covid Pandemic

Deadly Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal infects five, 100 quarantined; experts warn its 75% fatality rate poses a greater threat than COVID-19.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Study reveals one lifestyle habit that could put you at risk of long Covid

Consuming tobacco could put you at an increased risk of suffering chest pain, shortness of breath and pain in your joints

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Dog ruins woman’s beach picnic. She can’t believe the owner’s reaction when confronted. Then the internet tracks her and her business down

Some people seem to think that the rules just don’t apply to them. Whether that’s something as small as the dress code in a fancy restaurant or as big as following mask mandates during COVID-19. When this woman’s dog ruined a duo’s beach picnic, she probably thought she’d get off…

The Mary Sue · Jan 25

James Cameron confirms he left the US for his ‘sanity’: ‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’

Avatar director describes US as ‘extremely polarised, turning its back on science’

The Independent UK · Jan 23