The new future of work is here: What now?
The future of work is here, and it has caught us all by surprise.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2020
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Trolley dilemma: When it's acceptable to sacrifice one person to save others is informed by culture
Cultural differences play a pivotal role in how people in different parts of the world perceive when it is acceptable to sacrifice one person to save a larger group, new research has shown.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2020
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Video: Researching wildfire with the Navajo Nation
Connecting with the land and nature plays a large role in many Indigenous cultures. Northern Arizona University's School of Forestry is partnering with Diné College and Navajo Forestry in researching the effects of fire ...
Environment
Jan 17, 2020
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People are increasingly interrupted at work, but it's not all bad
An email pops up on your screen. It's a client sharing a project update. A Slack message appears. It's your boss asking a question. A text alert beeps. A colleague wants to know if you will be attending a meeting.
Social Sciences
Oct 3, 2019
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Humanity and nature are not separate: We must see them as one to fix the climate crisis
From transport and housing to food production and fashion, our civilisation is driving climate and ecological breakdown.
Earth Sciences
Sep 18, 2019
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Is Western culture balancing on a tightrope between science and humanities?
Pseudoscience is on the rise and so is the constant clamour of 'fake news.' Should we, therefore, be questioning the West's grip on rational, empirical evidence-based reason? While the West is fending off resurgent claims ...
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2019
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What's your attitude about body hair removal?
As beachgoers scramble to trim their nether regions ahead of swim season, new UNLV research shows they aren't alone in their ambitions for a bare bikini line.
Social Sciences
Jun 4, 2019
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Humans will eat maggots, scientists insist
University of Queensland researchers are investigating the use of maggots, locusts and other alternative proteins in a range of specialty foods.
Other
May 1, 2019
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Barbie at 60: Instrument of female oppression or positive influence?
Barbie Millicent Roberts, from Wisconsin, U.S., is celebrating her 60th birthday. She is a toy. A doll. Yet she has grown into a phenomenon. An iconic figure, recognised by millions of children and adults worldwide, she has ...
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2019
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Call for arts to keep up with Asia
A James Cook University researcher says Australia lacks a proper strategy for developing the arts sector, as Asian nations pour money into developing their cultural power.
Social Sciences
Sep 5, 2017
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