The dirt on clothes: why washing less is more sustainable
Tullia Jack, RMIT University
If you’re worried about dressing ethically, chances are you think about sweatshop conditions in developing countries, unsustainable farming practices, convoluted global...
Think positively about sleep by all means, but you can’t fool your body
Gemma Paech, Washington State University and Siobhan Banks, University of South Australia
Sleep – elusive, precious, restful sleep – is a topic close of many...
Mental health is a complex, interactive dance of nature and nurture
Peter Kinderman, University of Liverpool
In mental health, resolving the relative contributions of our biology and genetics and how these interact with social and environmental...
Nothing wrong with a digital detox but wired nature is better
Sue Thomas, Bournemouth University
This year some people might consider the idea of a digital detox vacation. Perhaps a trip to the Scottish Highlands, where...
Explainer: what is colour blindness?
Paul Martin, University of Sydney
Here are six test tubes filled with coloured dyes. How many different colours do you see? Most people say six,...
Now we know why it’s so hard to deceive children
Emma Blakey, University of Sheffield
Daily interactions require bargaining, be it for food, money or even making plans. These situations inevitably lead to a conflict...
Genetics reveal Antarctica was once too cold for penguins
Jane Younger, University of Tasmania and Karen Miller, University of Tasmania
Emperor penguins are truly remarkable birds – they thrive in the coldest environment on...
From disgust to deceit – a shorter path than you might think
Lisa A Williams
Feeling queasy? How about deceitful? New research shows feelings of disgust encourage unethical, self-interested behaviours such as lying to get more money.
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