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In a crisis, it's the simple things that can boost your mental health
While the pandemic has triggered low moods, this is not always the same as mental illness – in crisis situations it’s important to distinguish between the two, says Macquarie University Professor of Psychology Nick Titov.
Please explain: What's behind people's obsession with their pets?
Some people are obsessed with their pets, they sleep with them in the bed, spend thousands on them and won't travel without them, while others feel nothing when it comes to animals. Where does this difference in connection come from? Macquarie University philosopher Dr Jane Johnson explains.
Colour-blind casting delivers fresh take on Anne Boleyn: review
The latest dramatisation of the downfall of Henry VIII's second wife brings new perspectives to a story we clearly find irresistible, writes Macquarie University literature specialist and Anne Boleyn scholar Dr Stephanie Russo.
Inside the Australia-UK trade deal: who benefits most?
Australian farmers look like winners, as do British car makers, but distance will prove a drawback. Dr Prashan Karunaratne analyses some implications of the proposed UK-Australia free trade agreement.
United by anger: Why Japanese people are against the Tokyo Olympics
As a pandemic-exhausted world celebrates the delayed 2020 Games, some Japanese citizens remain adamantly opposed. Macquarie University Japan specialist Dr Thomas Baudinette explains what’s behind their protests.
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.
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.
Marine park for Antarctica relies on EU engaging China: law expert
Securing China’s vote for a critical new marine protected area in Antarctica this year will rely on engagement from the European Union to overcome rising geopolitical tensions.
COVID confusion: authorities need to do more than jab in the dark
Uncertainty and delays over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout can be attributed to a failure to apply basic economic principles around portfolio diversification and understanding supply chain management, writes Macquarie Business School’s Dr Prashan Karunaratne.
George Floyd verdict: Is corporate brand activism taking a back seat?
Corporates that supported the BLM movement following George Floyd's death will likely argue that their outrage contributed to the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin. Macquarie Business School's Dr Abas Mirzaei examines whether brands will continue the same level of public activism.
The power of quotas and why Australia needs them
Quotas are necessary to achieve equal numbers of women in parliaments and other institutions across society, says Macquarie University Professor Alison Pullen.
Family Court abolition doesn't fix the problems faced by divorcing families: study
Killing the Family Court is not about to make divorce easy, quick or cheap. Indeed, Macquarie Law School research shows that without careful implementation and further reform, it is likely a step in the wrong direction, write Sonya Willis and Rose Al-Kahili.