Decision-making

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review is now open for public consultation. With climate impacts uncertain, we need to stress-test our rivers now to protect them

New research reveals how the combination of stress and time pressure can wreak havoc on our ability to make good choices

Australians may not be considering a career as intelligence analysts because they’re unsure what skills they need. A new study aims to find out how much we understand about how analysts think, and you can help

Understanding the seven decision types sports coaches make – with their strengths and pitfalls – can help us all make better choices

We may all want our products to be sourced responsibly but mathematical modelling suggests firms need low-cost ways to signal their credentials, and more of us taking notice

Climate extremes are not going away during the pandemic, testing water management to its limits. We need robust inter-disciplinary solutions from climate and social scientists, engineers and lawyers

New research on brain activity suggests that we can prepare ourselves for those situations in which we know we’ll need to control our emotions

A new survey of water-planning experts shows they have vastly differing risk perceptions, which may reduce the chance of innovative practices being implemented

When there’s a crisis the first impulse can be fear and panic. But the COVID-19 pandemic demands clear thought, here is one way to adapt your thinking

Experiments show that when we are stressed, exercising or otherwise aroused, we are more prone to say things we shouldn’t. So, to keep a secret, try to stay calm