How reading can make you a better person

There is increasing evidence that shows reading offers cognitive, social, psychological and even moral benefits to the reader.

Does social media influence our memory?

Dr Diane Charleson's new research is about how we make memories – and like it or not, social media is getting in on the action.

Why the short parental leash may be stifling active children

Busy lifestyles, poor neighbourhood planning and parental fear are creating a ‘backseat generation’ of kids who don't move enough.

Why we need to stop telling boys they don't like reading

Primary school boys who love to read storybooks: ACU’s Laura Scholes disrupts the ‘boys don’t read’ discourse.

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.

Six tips to be green while you quarantine

Channel your pent-up energy into reducing your household energy footprint.

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.

The psychology of New Year's resolutions (and how to get better at keeping them)

ACU psychologist John Mahoney explains the missing link between setting a goal and achieving it.