The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have always been male dominated. For women hoping to enter STEM fields, the challenges of fitting into a ‘boys club’ can be discouraging. A lot has changed for women in STEM over the years. In 1970, less than 1 per cent of engineering majors were women.…
Every year, roughly 30,000 Australians are reported missing. 98 per cent of those reported are located. The disappearance of Western Australian toddler Cleo Smith has recently captured the attention of the nation. Cleo, 4, disappeared in the middle of the night while on a camping trip with her parents. With so many people seemingly falling…
For almost two years now the ongoing effects of the pandemic have been ubiquitous and difficult to avoid. Even now, as most have grown accustomed to ‘the new normal’, it seems like the pandemic cannot help but creep into the crevices of everyday existence. Lockdowns and reported feelings of social isolation have had a significant…
Bitcoin prices are surging at an all-time high this week following the crypto-giant’s highly anticipated trading debut. Bitcoin’s first futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) debuted under the ticker BITO on Tuesday. The next day, bitcoin prices skyrocketed to over $66,000. Prior to this week, bitcoin last peaked at $64,899 in April. Investors predict bitcoin may rise…
China’s developing crises may spell good news for Australia in the months to come. The nation is currently threatened by a looming financial crisis as real estate giant Evergrande is set to default on a debt worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The default is likely to have far-reaching consequences on the wider Chinese economy…
Oil prices are skyrocketing globally, resulting in record-high prices for petrol across Australia. Petrol prices have been volatile over the past two years, with experts attributing the fluctuation to the pandemic. “As with many sources of volatility we’re seeing in the economy, it’s the pandemic,” Associate Professor of Economics at Melbourne University David Byrne told…
This week Netflix released its earnings report for the year’s third quarter. The site outperformed estimates for this quarter, reporting an addition of 4.4 million global paid net subscribers. Netflix has been trending upwards since mid-2021, with most recent reports far exceeding the year’s first two quarters. With the earnings report came an announcement: Netflix…
Axie Infinity is the newest game riding a wave of popularity across the world. The game features fierce (but undeniably adorable) little creatures called ‘Axies’ that players pit against one another in online battles. Players build teams of Axies, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and can even breed them to create new creatures.…
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has written to the Labor Party today asking them to oppose an upcoming trade agreement. Legislation for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement is in front of Parliament today. ACTU wrote to the Labor caucus this morning to plead for the party to oppose the Bill.…
Emma Watkins has announced she will be resigning from Australian children’s band The Wiggles. Beginning in 2010, Watkins became the first female Wiggle and it was announced she would take on the yellow skivvy only three years later. Watkins plans to depart at the end of this year to spend time with family and focus…