Is evolution making the inheritance of gendered traits obsolete? A new paper suggests so
Evidence is clear on the benefits of legalising same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage leads to a host of social and even public health benefits - and the benefits accrue to all of society
How empathy can make or break a troll
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recently announced he had quit Twitter because he was sick of internet trolls. While this high-profile example shows the effects of antisocial online behaviour, it hides an alarming statistic. In one online poll over a quarter of Americans admitted to having engaged in trolling at some point. Now new research into the…
What the rise of daily fantasy sports will mean for problem gambling
A seemingly harmless sports hobby may have the potential to spill over in destructive gambling problems
Don’t believe the hype: sexually-charged advertising is not the best way to push a product
The predominance of sexual imagery means it no longer has the same power to sell goods
Why exiting prison is so hard
Incarceration has a psychological toll that continues long after a prisoner is freed
What science can reveal about the psychological profiles of terrorists
The complex factors that will help us understand radicalisation and violence
Why urban legends are more powerful than ever
Viral hoaxes are a way for us to make sense of the turbulent world and manage threat in a safe environment
A short history of trigger warnings
Do people need psychological protection from material that might evoke strong emotions?
The psychology behind why clowns creep us out
There are psychological reasons why we are scared of clowns and find them creepy.
From Around the Web
- Psychologists struggle to meet demand amid coronavirus pandemic as waitlists blow outABC
- ‘It’s OK not to be OK’: Experts say it is time to ditch ‘toxic positivity’The Sydney Morning Herald
- Fears for people on mental health plans as lockdown drags on, and onThe Sydney Morning Herald
- Let’s tell kids what they can do online, instead of what they can’t doWashington Post
- The tech industry’s war on kidsMedium
- Study finds how sex gives life meaningBig Think
- ‘Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t train’: Boyd opens up on mental health issuesThe Age
Silent grief – the overlooked impact of losing a sibling
September 12 2016
Why ‘fat talk’ can lead to poor body image
July 13 2017
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
August 24 2017
What is traumatic brain injury?
June 26 2016
