Alas, poor Romeo! Is digital tech killing romance?
The use of dating apps and pornography websites has grown rapidly in recent years, supporting what may develop into a form of addiction – while potentially […]
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Climate change outrage fires up protests
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people engage in conventional protests – and sometimes more radical forms of action – in the face of environmental […]
Exercise addiction is real, but often overstated
With fitness culture booming and “no days off” mindsets trending, new research is challenging common assumptions about “exercise addiction” —finding the issue is real, but often […]
Why Aussies are having fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child. A new Flinders University study of […]
Takeaway lessons on online food choices
The appearance of food images on a menu can influence whether we order big or small – or potentially choose healthy or more calorific meals. New […]
STEM education plan for the future
Science education experts are calling for a revamp of science curriculum to prevent young people falling behind on the skills their future depends on. In a […]
MRFF drives better mental health at home for older Australians
Award-winning mental health initiative Talking Mental Health will be scaled up thanks to a $5 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recognising the strength, impact and significance of its potential […]
‘Hook-up culture’ on dating apps harming men’s body image
Gay dating apps are exposing men to intense pressure to look sexually desirable, fuelling body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem, with some users describing the experience as […]
Autistic Australians three times more likely to be homeless
Autistic Australians face a homelessness risk nearly three times higher than the general population, according to new Flinders University research that reveals how everyday systems are […]