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I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

With flu, COVID and RSV outbreaks, many workers become unwell. Those who present to work while sick affect their health and productivity. Supportive leaders help reduce presenteeism, while demanding leaders can make matters worse.

The Illusion of Faster - Slowing down may be the hardest but most urgent skill we can develop today.

The article explores how perceived speed can distort decision-making, causing individuals to favour immediate but less effective actions. Cognitive biases around time pressure can undermine performance in complex, high-stakes or ambiguous environments.

Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains

Shorter ingredient lists may indicate less processed foods. However, nutritional quality depends on ingredient type, processing level and added sugars or fats, making label reading essential for healthy choices. Whole foods often have minimal processing.

Military History

80yo Unopened Bottle of Beer Donated to Australian War Memorial as a Symbol of WWII Mateship and Sacrifice

The beer honours a pact between lifelong friends, preserving their bond for future generations. The beer was to be shared upon their return, but never was—one of the men died on the Thai-Burma railway.

Military Management

Australia chooses big, heavily armed Japanese frigates

Replacing the ANZAC Class, the larger, more heavily armed vessels—initially built in Japan and then WA—feature an advanced combat centre with a 360-degree view, reduced crewing and the ability to launch autonomous systems.

This animal has a trick to extend its life by a third – and we could harness it

Jewel Wasps have the ability to take a ‘time out’ in their early life, leading to a 36 percent longer lifespan than insects that had not undergone the pause. This could hold benefits for humans.

Air & Space Power

First Japanese F-35Bs to arrive in-country within days

Four F-35Bs will arrive at Nyutabaru Airbase this month (August). The four Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant will be the first of 42 STOVL’s Japan has ordered, along with 105 F-35A aircraft.

Ukraine POWs Suffer Lasting Trauma, Raising Concerns Over Care

Former Ukrainian POWs describe enduring psychological trauma, including PTSD, after prolonged captivity and abuse by Russian forces. The article raises concerns about reintegration, veteran care, and the long-term mental health cost of war.

Rise in Female Bodybuilding and Illegal Steroid Use

The article explores the rise in female bodybuilding and associated illegal steroid use, driven by aesthetic pressure, social media, and gym culture. Experts warn of long-term health risks, hormone damage, and normalisation of unsustainable training.

Seasonal Affective Disorder – How to Beat the Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depressive condition linked to reduced daylight, especially in winter. It can affect mood, sleep, and productivity; and is managed through light therapy, routine, and increased physical activity.