Economic benefits of casinos likely to outweigh costs
By Doug Walker, College of Charleston
During the past two decades, the US casino industry has expanded dramatically. According to the American Gaming Association, there...
Treating illness and preventing disease with genetic testing
By Clara Gaff, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and Ivan Macciocca, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Rapid technological advances mean it’s faster and cheaper than...
Cheaters use cognitive tricks to feel good about themselves
By Benjamin Le, Haverford College
Most people believe that they are moral and good. They also believe cheating on a partner is wrong. So how...
Student success: why first year at uni is a make-or-break experience
By Sally Kift, James Cook University
Starting first year at university can be a daunting experience and a big adjustment for new students. Some adjust...
Cakegate: a story of the clash of religious freedom and gay rights
By Renae Barker, University of Western Australia
Cakes are central to many Western celebrations – in particular, birthdays and weddings. But should businesses have the...
January divorce rush dates back to the Middle Ages
By Frederik Pedersen, University of Aberdeen
January is a strain for most people. It’s dark and the festive lights don’t disguise this anymore. You’re back...
Is the fashion world finally getting a sense of humour?
By Chris Hodge, Northumbria University, Newcastle
As Fashion Week in Paris drew to a close along with this spring fashion season, the reinvention and reawakening...
From 60s counterculture to big business: the politics of festivals
By Roxanne Yeganegy, Leeds Beckett University
Today, British music festivals are big business. So you’d be forgiven for assuming that they’d morphed into mere simulations...