Search results for mentally demanding

Plants & Animals Mar 13, 2024

The surprising key to magpie intelligence: It's not genetic

If you've ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia's iconic magpies, you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviors, magpies ...

Social Sciences Mar 8, 2024

Too much heat in the kitchen: Survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out

Chefs are in hot demand. "Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find anyone," lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth most in-demand occupation. ...

Social Sciences Mar 5, 2024

Ten reasons why Canadians are still dissatisfied with the economy, despite the upswing

The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency, Canada's GDP outperformed expectations in 2023, the economy seems to be heading for soft landing after a period of stagnation, inflation is winding down and unemployment ...

Social Sciences Feb 29, 2024

Researcher calls on urban planners to focus on equitable access to urban green spaces

Strolling along the promenade by the lake, walking through the city by the river, playing ping-pong in the park—everyday things like these are what increase our sense of well-being. Things we take for granted and around ...

Social Sciences Feb 27, 2024

With an aging population, 'silver tourism' an avenue for industry growth

There is a significant opportunity to take advantage of the untapped market of "silver tourism," paving the way to not only grow the economy but also offer an ever-increasing aging population the opportunity to maintain quality ...

Social Sciences Feb 19, 2024

Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows

What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?

Economics & Business Feb 8, 2024

Opinion: Smartphones mean we're always available to our bosses. 'Right to disconnect' laws are a necessary fix

Australian workers are set to have the right to disconnect from their workplaces once they clock off for the day.

Economics & Business Feb 5, 2024

Millions of Australians have a chronic illness. So why aren't employers accommodating them?

More than 20 million Australians have at least one long-term health condition, 63% of whom are in the workforce.

Social Sciences Feb 5, 2024

New research shows some gains but fresh difficulties in combating child sexual abuse

Child sexual abuse is common in Australia. The best evidence of this comes from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), which surveyed 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over. The ACMS found 28.5% of the national ...

Political science Jan 31, 2024

Thesis finds that recruitment of Swedish operational police officers needs to be broadened

Can scientific methods be used to identify who is best suited for physically and mentally demanding missions? In his doctoral thesis, Peter Tedeholm explores the individual characteristics of Swedish operational police officers.

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