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Please explain: What makes a happy family?
Conflict will arise in every family – it is how members deal with it that makes the difference, explains Emeritus Professor of Social Psychology at Macquarie University, Dr Julie Fitness.
Virtuous dobbing: why reporting pandemic rule-breakers is a social good
Australians have abandoned their reluctance to ‘dob’ on rule-breakers during the pandemic, as state police hotlines field thousands of calls – showing that public good outweighs private reticence, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Philosophy Mark Alfano.
Please explain: Why do we cry?
There is more to crying than simply expressing our emotions. Clinical psychologist Dr Philippe Gilchrist explains the reasons behind our tears, and why some of us are more prone to a good weep than others.
Stress-busting tips for HSC students facing lockdown learning
Postponed trials, remote teachers and home learning – Sydney’s locked-down HSC students are under pressure right now, but these ten research-backed strategies from Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health will help.
Psychedelic microdosing study to reveal what really happens in brains
Can a tiny regular dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ boost your creativity, clarify your thinking and make you more productive? Macquarie University researchers are set to find out in a revolutionary new study.
Please explain: Can we control our dreams?
Lucid dreaming is when you are aware you’re dreaming while actually in the dream. Associate Professor Simon Boag from Macquarie University’s Department of Psychology explains what it is and what might be the benefits.
Group excursions boost happiness in older people: new study
Whether it's to ride a horse, take a hike or hop on a Harley, Macquarie University reveals the positive impacts for older people of getting out as part of a group.
As another lockdown bites, is complacency to blame?
Complacency could be the greatest threat to conquering COVID-19 in Australia – although the latest lockdown in Sydney may be shaking us out of it, says Macquarie University global health expert Dr Kevin McCracken.
Please explain: What is seasonal affective disorder?
VIDEO: Macquarie University Professor of Psychology Nick Titov explains the winter blues and how we can protect our mental health during the colder months.
Human attention secrets cracked in bid to avoid digital-age disasters
With self-driving cars around the corner, breakthrough research at Macquarie University is tackling the dangers that lurk when humans hand their decision-making over to computers.
How Pokémon GO 'kept people sane' during lockdown
Playing mobile video games that use augmented reality encouraged people to be physically active during the pandemic and prevented many from becoming depressed, an international Macquarie University study has shown.
How hidden disgust could stop us giving blood: new study
Rather than anxiety or fear, disgust may be the prevalent emotion dissuading some people from donating blood, new Macquarie University research suggests