by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
In a Melbourne laboratory, something deeply unsettling is taking place . Researchers at Cortical Labs have grown living human neurons from blood cells, placed them on a silicon chip, and wired them into a computer system. You may recall my previous Dose of Gross where...
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
As floodwaters surged across the Bundaberg region, they left behind more than mud, debris, and damage. They revealed something deeper — the character of a community under pressure. In times like these, the best and worst of human behaviour often emerge side by side....
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Image: 19x Winner of the Male Wold Gurning Championships Tommy Mattinson – Image courtesy of Guinness World Records It might sound unusual, but the centuries-old tradition of gurning continues to draw crowds and competitors from around the world. The...
by chitchatmedia | May 10, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
National Palliative Care Week, held from May 10 to 16, is a time to raise awareness, start important conversations, and highlight the support available for people living with life-limiting illness. As shared by Palliative Care Australia:“Every day in Australia, over...
by chitchatmedia | Apr 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorised
Nurture it inside and out Spring is the season of growth. Seeds sprout, light returns, and nature reminds us that nothing thrives by accident — it flourishes because it’s tended. Your skin is no different. Think of your skin as a garden. Not a high-maintenance,...
