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Why Everyone Wants the Popular Sneakers: Understanding the Bandwagon Effect
Remember when fidget spinners suddenly appeared in every student’s hand? Or when a particular hairstyle dominated your school seemingly overnight?…
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Why Facts Sometimes Make People More Stubborn: The Backfire Effect Explained
Imagine trying to convince your grandfather that his favorite childhood remedy doesn’t actually cure colds. You show him medical studies,…
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How Rumors Become “Facts”: The Dangerous Power of Availability Cascade
In 1938, American radio broadcasters aired a fictional drama about Martians invading Earth. Despite multiple announcements that it was just…
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Why We Fear Plane Crashes More Than Car Accidents: Understanding the Availability Heuristic
Have you ever refused to swim in the ocean after watching a shark attack documentary? Or felt nervous about flying…
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When Smart Machines Make Us Dumb: Understanding Automation Bias
Your GPS says “Turn left.” But your eyes clearly see a “No Entry” sign. Which do you trust? If you…
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Why You Always Notice What You’re Thinking About: The Mind’s Spotlight Effect
Have you ever bought a new phone, and suddenly you start seeing that exact model everywhere? Or worried about an…
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Why We Talk to Our Cars and Think Clouds Are Happy: The Psychology of Seeing Humans Everywhere
“Good morning, Mr. Refrigerator! Please keep my food fresh today!” seven-year-old Arjun says cheerfully as he grabs his lunch box.…
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You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive – new research
Animals do all sorts of things to attract each other as potential mates. Many birds, for example, produce feathers with…
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Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop
Indigenous communities are often the worst hit when major disasters strike. The recent floods across the Northern Territory are a…
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Return of the oil shock: lessons from a crisis New Zealand has seen before
The world’s energy situation is growing more volatile by the day. The US-Israel war on Iran has effectively shut one…
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Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?
As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s…
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Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone
Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal was that Iran would “never have…
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Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices past US$100 a…
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Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities respond
When the power goes out and stays off for hours, the result can be more than just a hassle –…
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What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care
Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for…
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