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The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis
Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation.
The athlete's food: How to fuel elite sportspeople
What’s the best diet for elite athletes? It’s complicated, but ACU researchers say the evidence points to a personalised approach.
Call for calm on screen time concerns
Is screen time turning kids into zombies? ACU-led research suggests it might not be the bogeyman many parents think it is.
The art and science of 'letting go'
How releasing your attachment to ideas, feelings and possessions can ease suffering and lead to a greater appreciation of life.
Multitasking in a wired world
Dividing your attention between two tasks might sometimes be necessary, says ACU’s Peter Wilson, but it also has its costs.
Running for a reason
The ACU graduate and endurance athlete whose goal is to inspire others to chase their dreams.
Putting a name to the 'lost emotion' of our distracted age
Exploring the ancient emotion of acedia, an unwelcome by-product of the pandemic, with ACU’s Dr Jonathan Zecher.
How to get kids to move more
Despite our sports-loving culture, Aussie kids don’t get enough activity. Taren Sanders explains how we can get them moving.
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