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Dec 18, 2024 • 0sec

Is our love for pets killing the planet?

Our relationship with pets has dramatically shifted over the decades. Historically, we domesticated and bred pets for utility, such as catching rats and protection. Now, we breed them to be as cute as possible and consider them part of the family unit. 
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Dec 4, 2024 • 16min

Does Australia have a problem with class?

Australians generally like to think we're a classless society and that if you have a go, you get a go. This could be one of the reasons why most Australians think they're middle class, but the figures say otherwise. So, how did we get here, and is our perception of class shifting?
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Nov 27, 2024 • 0sec

What not to do on jury duty

You often hear about "mistrials" or cases being "thrown out of court," but how do these situations actually occur? In an age of constant information overload, how can a juror keep their mind clear and unbiased? And what are the consequences when jurors can't resist the temptation to engage with outside sources?
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Nov 20, 2024 • 0sec

How the DNA of 15 million people ended up for sale

23andMe launched in 2016 to widespread excitement from Silicon Valley evangelists. It promised a simple and fun way to explore our genetic makeup.Eight years on, 15 million people are now left wishing they had dug deeper into the T&Cs and understood what they were actually signing up for.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 0sec

How overtourism became a problem

This year’s European summer saw an unprecedented influx of tourists flocking to idyllic holiday destinations. Tourists faced longer lines, fully booked accommodations, and soaring prices. But what is the cost for the locals who call these places home, and how did these once peaceful spots become overrun with visitors? 
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Nov 6, 2024 • 0sec

Why your job decides who you'll marry

If you're in a relationship with someone in the same profession as you, you're not alone. Most people are, and there are stats to prove it. So why do we end up with people just like us, and what does this say about us as a society?
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Oct 30, 2024 • 0sec

How Mormons could decide the US election

The US election is around the corner, and the polls are neck and neck. Both candidates are zeroing in on key voter groups that could win them the election.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 0sec

How mindfulness was commodified

How much should inner peace cost? For the people selling the idea of mindfulness and inner peace the price tag can be limitless. Apps, retreats, balms and oils, mindfulness is now something you can buy. So how did a practice with ties to an ancient religion turn into a mindfulness industrial complex?
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Oct 16, 2024 • 0sec

Are dictators taking over the world?

Around the globe, governments have been shifting across the political spectrum. Have some leaders exploited the public's desire for change, and are we seeing an increase in dictators and demagogues?
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Oct 9, 2024 • 0sec

Why we're breaking up with dating apps

The advent of dating apps gave a whole new meaning to the phrase 'plenty of fish in the sea.' Suddenly, you could cast your search for 'the one' into the limitless depths of the internet. So why are people ghosting the apps and instead looking for love IRL? 

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