Need the lowdown on something everyone's talking about? In this series, one Guardian Australia staffer has to explain it. Quickly An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what ...

A list of the world’s most misunderstood creatures includes sharks, bats and us—at least when we talk about our careers. LinkedIn estimates one in five Americans has a job that didn’t exist in 2000.

Are you a multitasker, a free spirit, or an overly optimistic planner? Experts say these are some of the traits that explain why some people are always running behind. Some people just seem wired to ...

Forty-five-year-old Sara says: “I tried, but I could never stop myself from over-explaining. I would hear myself, but the need to continue was overwhelming. Every conversation was hard.” She adds, “It ...

On Wednesday, we launched a new way for us to answer your questions. Our Explain It to Me franchise will include a weekly podcast, weekly newsletter, and regular videos that all focus on what our ...

This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada on April 8, 2024. On April 8, 2024, a broad swath of North ...

Have you ever experienced an emotion but couldn't quite describe what you were feeling with words? You're definitely not alone. In an effort to finally put words to those emotions that aren't so ...

Modern physics can explain everything from the spin of the tiniest particle to the behaviour of entire galaxy clusters. But it can’t explain life. There’s simply no formula to explain the difference ...

Hearing loss is difficult to understand if you have never experienced it. Part of it is obvious—we don’t hear things well—but other parts are confusing. Why do we hear well in one situation but not in ...

At least once in every interview process you’ll be asked some version of, “Can you walk me through your resume?” In addition to your skills and experience, you need to be able to explain your ...

Over the short span of just 300 years, since the invention of modern physics, we have gained a deeper understanding of how our universe works on both small and large scales. Yet, physics is still very ...