Psychology

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Don’t let AI give your eulogy

From wedding vows to retirement speeches, AI is increasingly ghost writing our most intimate moments, and our brains seem to sense something is wrong

Politics & Society

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Opinion

When AI seems to know you better than you know yourself

AI is getting very good at remembering you. Your patterns, your preoccupations, maybe even your moods. That could be useful, but it may also be subtly reshaping how you see yourself

Health & Medicine

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Opinion

Why do Australian courts still distrust a proven trauma therapy?

A court ruling from the 1990s still influences how some abuse cases are prosecuted in Australia, leaving an evidence-based trauma therapy mired in outdated legal doubt

Business & Economics

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Research

Stressed and rushed? Your decisions might suffer

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

Health & Medicine

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Analysis

What are drugs like Ozempic doing to the brains of people that binge eat?

New medications are reshaping how people eat, but we need to be wary of their potential impact on people with eating disorders

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Anti-trans attitudes have existed for years, but organised disinformation campaigns are increasingly driving them

Disinformation exists across all parts of the global political spectrum, but it goes far beyond simply lying

Sciences & Technology

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Research

What’s behind gluten sensitivity when coeliac tests are negative?

In the hunt for what's really behind non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), new research suggests an integrated approach combining dietary modification with psychological support

Health & Medicine

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Opinion

As AI gets smarter, are we getting dumber?

There’s growing concern that an over-reliance on AI could lead to apathy and cognitive decline. So, what can we do to stay sharp in an AI-driven world?

Health & Medicine

All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep

If you’re tossing and turning at night, you might ask Santa for a sleep tracker. But do they really help?

Sciences & Technology

Can you accurately read a graph? It may not be as simple as you think

From COVID to mortgage rates, we see data presented in graphs all the time, but our interpretation can differ – a lot