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Children on the autism spectrum will face unique challenges as they learn from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. These children process information and learn in different ways to their peers

Do something really nice for perhaps the most important woman in your life.

An interesting side effect of the coronavirus pandemic is the number of people who say they are having vivid dreams

Simple ideas for navigating the space that is buying presents for babies - even the youngest among us could use a treat these days!

Don't be your own worst enemy.

Eating well, exercising and managing stress can boost your immune system

Here are all the shows and movies that will no longer be available on Netflix Australia in May 2020.

Concie and Leila say having a good sense of humour and robust genetics have been the keys to their longevity.

Anxiety, depression, loneliness and stress are affecting our sleep patterns and how tired we feel

It’s easy for social distancing to become emotional distancing. Here are four ways to stay connected with friends and family while practising social distancing.

Solving a problem with many minds

Before we lived with the reality of a global disease outbreak, Pandemic was just the title of a popular series of board games

Gone, but not forgotten.

Are you feeling anxious or irritated during the coronavirus lockdown? Do you constantly want to get up and move? Maybe you need a moment to engage with nature

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically shifted our lives and the ways we move about our cities

Gary, Matt and George are out of there, with three newbies put in place instead.

WATCH: Increasingly frustrated, this guy tries everything but his dog just won't move.

With lockdowns easing but social distancing still critical, will we see a favourite Australian pastime making an unexpected comeback?

Recent studies have found alongside older age and chronic health conditions, obesity is a risk factor for becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

So let’s look at why this is happening, and what to do about it

There are ways parents can help children learn to regulate their emotions

In the midst of this global pandemic, a sourdough revolution has been born

There are very few silver linings that have developed from the current catastrophic health crisis, but the wider accessibility of world class performances is one positive outcome to have emerged in recent weeks

Introducing autonomous vehicles might be one way to make roads safer

If you’re schooling your children at home, chances are you’re very time poor. By teaching your children to cook, you could bundle up some learning while also getting dinner or lunch prepared.

For many women, the journey through menopause is a roller coaster

Trying to find ways to make the most of time in lockdown has motivated many people to learn new skills, polish up old ones, and tackle old to-do lists.

Coronavirus could make things worse

Electricity demand in Australia has barely budged since COVID-19 took hold. Many may be wondering: after months spent largely at home, are huge household power bills on the way?

Most Australian children are stuck at home due to the outbreak of COVID-19. They need to find ways to socialise, do their school work, exercise and entertain themselves.

Scientists recently confirmed the Great Barrier Reef suffered another serious bleaching event last summer - the third in five years. Dramatic intervention to save the natural wonder is clearly needed.

What threats might children face?

Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure is important during (and after) the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Google Trends, “Dalgona coffee” has become the most searched type of coffee worldwide, overtaking previous highest peaks for all other kinds of coffee.

What would happen if we were able to redesign the homelessness services system so homelessness could be decreased and ultimately ended?

We are witnessing changes in the ways we use our cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The liveability of our local neighbourhoods has never been more important.

Recent headlines have suggested COVID-19 can spread up to four metres, drawing into question the current advice to maintain 1.5 metres between people to prevent the spread of the virus.

Few people can fault the government’s zeal in staring down the coronavirus and steering a path for Australia to emerge on the other side ready to do business again.

SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes COVID-19, has infected almost 2.5 million people around the world and claimed 170,000 lives.

Spending time at the beach or taking a walk in the park can help us recover from the mental and physical impacts of life’s stresses.

Humans are innately social creatures. But as we stay home to limit the spread of COVID-19, video calls only go so far to satisfy our need for connection.

We’ve now been social distancing for several weeks. While these measures have allowed us to slow the spread of COVID-19, they’ve also upended our day-to-day lives.

At childcare and preschool, children experience belonging to a community and engage actively with their learning.

The plan was to land in Sydney from an overseas trip on a Friday morning and immediately bake Anzac biscuits to bring along to the Country Women’s Association Tea Room at the Royal Easter Show on Saturday.

A young man in his prime, Johan Hoyel was a little shorter than most, but with a strong, lean build. Hoyel had killed a man during an argument, possibly after too much drink, and was due to be executed for his crime.

Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused tens of thousands of deaths around the world and pushed major economies into a tailspin.

The course of human history has been shaped by infectious diseases, and the current crisis certainly won’t be the last time.

Donna Lee Brien, CQUniversity Australia Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. Pickling foods in vinegar or fermenting them in brine is one of the...