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School holiday reading (and listening) for Curious Kids

Author: Sunanda Creagh

Date: 14/4/19

Editor's note School holidays are here again and if you’re looking for ways to keep smart kids engaged and happy, Imagine This has got you covered. A co-production between ABC KIDS listen and The Conversation, Imagine This is a podcast aimed at kids aged 4-7 — but really it's a delight for h...

How (and why) to stay optimistic when it feels like the environment is falling apart

Author: Zoe Doubleday, Sean Connell, Dominic McAfee

Source: The Conversation

Date: 14/3/19

Humans love optimism. It’s a no-brainer – optimism makes us feel good and wanting more. This attraction has deep neurological roots that affect both our brain functions and how we process new information. For this reason, optimism is powerful. Optimistic individuals or groups frequently perform...

Energy

Where does our energy come from? Our way of life depends on energy from burning fossil fuels. Most energy comes from burning coal in power stations that create electricity to power industry, homes and schools. Petrol and oil used to power cars, trucks andplanes is another big one. We dig coal from ...