Behavioral responses to a changing world
The personal is not so private
Almost one third of employees use Facebook at work but aren't too worried about being tracked by their employers, according to astudy released this week.
Jun 13, 2012
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It's Einstein versus Newton again
A simple bouncing ball has reignited a debate long thought settled: whose landmark physics theory is correct – Albert Einstein’s general relativity theory or Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity?
Jun 13, 2012
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Music choice reflects mood
(Phys.org) -- What kind of music are you in the mood for? A new smartphone app designed to recommend music according to how listeners feel could provide insight into teen mental health.
Jun 08, 2012
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Poor education investment could lead to long-term social challenges
During a recent visit to the Universidad de Chile to conduct workshops on educational leadership to school principals, Dr Marc Pruyn from the Faculty of Education sat down for an interview with Christian Silva ...
Jun 04, 2012
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Wishbones give insight into prehistoric flight
(Phys.org) -- A new study comparing birds’ wishbones has found prehistoric birds that disappeared 65 million years ago may have employed different flight styles to their modern-day counterparts.
May 31, 2012
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The art of telling it like it isn't
There are certain things in life we'd rather not conjure up too vividly, and for this we have at our disposal a range of linguistic deodorisers, smokescreens and fig leaves. These are euphemisms. They are ...
May 28, 2012
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Age is no barrier in the workplace
(Phys.org) -- Older managers bring as much value to an organisation as their younger counterparts, according to new research.
May 23, 2012
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The killer dinosaurs of south-eastern Australia
(Phys.org) -- At least seven different killer dinosaurs once lived in what is now south-eastern Australia, a new study has found.
May 17, 2012
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Bridging the gender-gap in maths
(Phys.org) -- A concerning gender-gap exists in career aspirations among Australian youth across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, a new study has found.
May 15, 2012
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Global change puts plankton under threat
Changes in the ocean’s chemistry, as a result of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, threaten marine plankton to a greater extent than previously thought, according to new research.
May 04, 2012
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A power hungry generation
Few generations have been as dependent on electricity as Gen Y, however new research has found the energy conservation message might not be getting through.
May 04, 2012
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Poisonous toxins a risk to African food security
A staple crop, known as cassava, in southeast Africa contains levels of toxins above those recommended safe for human consumption, a new study has found.
May 02, 2012
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New way to measure racism among youth
A new tool has been developed to formally evaluate the effectiveness of anti-racism programs among Australian youth.
Apr 27, 2012
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Gaming claims don’t add up
The level of charitable and community contributions provided by poker machine operators is ‘miniscule’ in comparison to the amount of money lost by poker machine users within local communities, a ...
Apr 17, 2012
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