What is the vagus nerve and why does it matter?
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body, running from your brainstem all the way to your gut. Here's a plain-language guide to what it actually does and why researchers are paying it so much attention.
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What is the AFL best and fairest award and how does it work?
The AFL best and fairest award is the highest individual honour a player can receive at their own club, yet the voting system and eligibility rules catch many fans off guard. Here's how it actually works.
What is the AFL Academy and how does it develop future stars?
What is the AFL preseason draft and how does it work?
bussiness
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What is a marginal tax rate and how does it actually work?
A marginal tax rate is the rate applied to your next dollar of income, not your entire salary. Understanding how tax brackets work can change the way you think about pay rises, side income, and deductions.
What is equity financing and how does it work?
What is a trust account and how does it work?
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What is oxytocin and what does it actually do?
Oxytocin is one of the most misrepresented chemicals in popular science, reduced to a "love hormone" when the reality is far richer and stranger. Here's what it actually does.
What is histamine intolerance and could it explain your symptoms?
What is serotonin and what does it actually do?
