Psychology
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America divided: never has the pursuit of happiness seemed so far off
The shocking mob invasion of Capitol Hill is the most obvious manifestation of this – but in the background lurks…
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Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist
Whether you’re a runner, a rower or a bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you have a favourite selection of tunes…
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‘A shock to the system’: Stranded Australians voice their frustration as Emirates suspends international flights
Stranded Australians have voiced their frustration with the Australian government after Emirates confirmed the suspension of many of its international…
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The commuter’s paradox: there’s something to gain in the space between home and work
For the 40% of the workforce able to “telecommute”, COVID-19 social distancing measures saved us an average of about an…
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What Is Your Moral Plan for 2021?
Consciously directing our attention to living ethically requires considerably more thought and work. Peter Singer and Agata Sagan Project Syndicate…
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Your brain on cortisol: Why overstressed gray matter is leading us astray in lockdown
When it comes to vices during the pandemic, simply put, it’s been difficult to say “no.” Elaina Patton NBCnews Drinking…
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The good, the bad and the lonely: how coronavirus changed Australian family life
Interactions with family and friends have been the focus of many of the public health restrictions and have been identified…
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Has COVID cost friendships?
If you leave your car sitting the garage for too long, the battery can go flat. Shane Rogers The Conversation…
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Any university building should do
There was no university in Cyprus before 1992. The first edifice of higher education I walked into was on the…
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Religion, race and nationality – what are our prejudices and how can we overcome them?
And what do they think of you? Julian Hargreaves The Conversation Concerns around increasing division and polarisation in the UK…
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Hungry, homeless and pregnant: the migrant women facing destitution in the UK
Now imagine you are pregnant while doing this. Melanie Haith-Cooper The Conversation You might hope that when you reach the…
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How to function in times of uncertainty
But the good news is that you can do something to get to the other side of ambiguity (at least…
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The Difference Between Feeling Safe and Being Safe
On a normal day, the White House is one of the safest buildings in the world. Amanda Mull The Atlantic…
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‘Don’t call me cute’: Bullied boy with dwarfism Quaden Bayles and mum Yarraka share reality of going ‘viral’
Sometimes it’s discreet but it has always been there, strangers photographing and filming him. Authors ABC News & Australian Story…
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Distress, depression and drug use: young people fear for their future after the bushfires
Already, the commission’s officials have warned the status quo is “no longer enough to defend us from the impact of…
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Daylight saving time: five tips to help you better adjust to the clock change
While this made a difference when we heavily relied on coal power, today the benefits are disputed. Gisela Helfer The…
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