Sunday, May 19, 2024
24.4 C
Melbourne

SCIENCE

Why two people see the same thing but have different memories

We both see the same event but have   different conclusions. Shutterstock/Photographee.eu Does it ever strike you as odd that you and a friend can...

Hooked on a book, podcast or TV show? Here’s how the story changes you

Reading alone is more likely to take you into the world of the story. Shutterstock Every holiday season, you have new worlds at your fingertips....

Unpacking the history of how Earth feeds life, and life changes Earth

From the largest whales to the smallest plankton and microscopic life, we’re all tightly connected to planet Earth. Vivek Kumar/unsplash" color="sandy-brown"] At a fleeting glance,...

Sunday essay: identity politics and the case for shared values

A scene from the 1961 film West Side Story. The casting of an Australian performer as Maria in a local production of the...

Earthrise, a photo that changed the world

Earthrise: astronauts aboard Apollo 8 captured this spectacular photo of Earth rising above the lunar horizon as they emerged from behind the dark...

It’s not so easy to gain the true measure of things

Some things are just tricky to measure.  Flickr/Patty O'Hearn Kickham I teach measurement – the quantification of things. Some people think this is the most...

Protecting our digital heritage in the age of cyber threats

There is no clear cybersecurity governance framework geared towards detecting and preventing attacks against digital identity assets. One of the key functions of the...

Stone tools date early humans in North Africa to 2.4 million years ago

Archaeological excavation at Ain Boucherit, Algeria.  Mathieu Duval, Author provided When did early humans first arrive in the Mediterranean area? New archaeological evidence published yesterday online...

Happy birthday, SA’s big battery, and many happy returns (of your recyclable parts)

The big battery has notched up a year in operation, during which it has been widely hailed as a success. AAP Image/David Mariuz A year...

Summer forecast: scorching heat and heightened bushfire risk

Queenslanders have taken to the water in the face of record-breaking heat. GLENN HUNT/AAP Large parts of Australia are facing a hotter and drier summer...
  • best in travel australia - sidebar 600x300
  • tagg gig guide - add event sidebar 300x600

Must-read

Mikyla Cara Drops Infectious New Single: “If u Don’t Mind”

Channeling the essence of neo-soul and R&B, Mikyla Cara brings us a timeless gem that harkens back to the golden era of R&B. With...

Unleashing the Power of Content: A Guide to Effective Content Marketing

Have you ever come across a piece of content that held your attention for a long time? If you have, you must know the...

CARL NIELSEN DESIGN ACCELERATOR

  Applications are now open for the Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator, supported by a generous bequest from Carl and Judy Nielsen. The accelerator is open to...

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.