Last week’s newsletter was a bit of a Coronavirus takeover, but we also published some refreshingly non-pandemic-related stories too. If you missed them last week, now is your chance to catch up.

Don’t worry – we’ve got some brand new stuff too. This week, we’re looking at bushfires, kombucha, and the science of comedy, so take a seat and get reading!

It’s easy to forget that just a few months ago Australia was facing some of the worst bushfires we’ve ever seen.

This week, we’re checking in on how people and plants alike are adapting to life after the fires.

If you missed these stories last week, now is your chance to catch up – we’ve rounded them up for you here.

As always, we’ve got a crisp new episode of the Particle Podcast for you! And, as always, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Our mates over at Scitech have also got a new show for you: The Audio Guide to the Galaxy. Think of it as one of those museum audioguides, but the museum is the night sky. It’s been described as “surprisingly relaxing”, “almost meditative”, and as having “mild ASMR vibes” – if that sounds like you, give it a listen.

The Audio Guide to the Galaxy Planetarium presenters Leon and Leah take you on a guided tour of the night sky. Listen here

How do you make science funny? We say opposites attract – but can you really combine science with comedy? Listen here