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Personalities that thrive in isolation and what we can all learn from time alone

  • Written by: Luke Smillie, Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused tens of thousands of deaths around the world and pushed major economies into a tailspin. Beyond those impacts, almost all of us will face psychological challenges – trying to maintain a responsible social distancing regimen without sliding into psychological isolation and...

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The psychology of lockdown suggest that sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues

  • Written by: Dougal Sutherland, Clinical Psychologist, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to live under strict lockdown conditions, but the psychology of human behaviour predicts they will find it harder to stick to the rules the longer the situation continues.

New Zealand has now reached a midway point of a comprehensive four-week lockdown and there have already been...

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Most laws ignore ‘human-wildlife conflict’. This makes us vulnerable to pandemics

  • Written by: Katie Woolaston, Lawyer, Queensland University of Technology
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Never before have we seen how the human use of wildlife can yield such catastrophe, as we have with COVID-19.

The current available evidence indicates COVID-19 was first transmitted in a wildlife market in Wuhan. The disease likely originated in pangolins, bats, or a combination of both and was then transmitted to humans.

While various...

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Could coronavirus bring back our faith in experts?

  • Written by: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation

In recent years an ugly hostility to experts has become entrenched in public life. Populists like Donald Trump and Boris Johnson have defined themselves in opposition to elites, gaining high office while pouring scorn on anyone who actually knows what they are talking about. British politician Michael Gove stated it baldly when he said the public...

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  1. From the bushfires to coronavirus, our old 'normal' is gone forever. So what's next?
  2. cleaning the house (while fitting in a workout)
  3. a lesson from game theory the coronavirus contrarians ignore
  4. why sexual offence trials often result in acquittal, even with credible witnesses
  5. Pandemic policing needs to be done with the public's trust, not confusion
  6. As use of digital platforms surges, we'll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online
  7. Without international students, Australia's universities will downsize – and some might collapse altogether
  8. Does JK Rowling's breathing technique cure the coronavirus? No, it could help spread it
  9. Should everyone be wearing face masks? It's complicated
  10. The coronavirus ban on elective surgeries might show us many people can avoid going under the knife
  11. video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown
  12. what should I do during the coronavirus pandemic?
  13. What governments can do about the increase in family violence due to coronavirus
  14. how nature might respond as coronavirus keeps humans indoors
  15. Rents can and should be reduced or suspended for the coronavirus pandemic
  16. We're not all in this together. Messages about social distancing need the right cultural fit
  17. Yes, we're flattening the coronavirus curve but modelling needs to inform how we start easing restrictions
  18. Courts are moving to video during coronavirus, but research shows it's hard to get a fair trial remotely
  19. Now we're in lockdown, how can we get out? 4 scenarios to prevent a second wave
  20. 5 big environment stories you probably missed while you've been watching coronavirus
  21. Indonesia was in denial over coronavirus. Now it may be facing a looming disaster
  22. Lack of help for local councils in coronavirus package undercuts industry support
  23. it isn't all about technology
  24. The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
  25. Traffic jams are contagious. Understanding how they spread can help make them less common
  26. Scott Morrison indicates 'eliminating' COVID-19 would come at too high a cost
  27. No, 5G radiation doesn't cause or spread the coronavirus. Saying it does is destructive
  28. The jury may be out on the jury system after George Pell's successful appeal
  29. For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important – here's how
  30. as culture moves online, regional organisations need help bridging the digital divide
  31. there was no time to make it perfect
  32. Why temporary migrants need JobKeeper
  33. Turning to Easter eggs to get through these dark times? Here's the bitter truth about chocolate
  34. How George Pell won in the High Court on a legal technicality
  35. US private schools often inflate student grades. This could happen in Australia if we cancel year 12 exams
  36. what they are, how they work and why it's hard to make more
  37. More Australians are worried about a recession and an increasingly selfish society than about coronavirus itself
  38. 5 ways to understand coronavirus graphs
  39. We just spent two weeks surveying the Great Barrier Reef. What we saw was an utter tragedy
  40. how the Cold War is helping the biggest fish in the sea
  41. Why coronavirus impacts are devastating for international students in private rental housing
  42. extend coronavirus support to temporary workers
  43. Head lice drug Ivermectin is being tested as a possible coronavirus treatment, but that's no reason to buy it
  44. Morrison sees massive ratings surge in Newspoll over coronavirus crisis; Trump also improves
  45. A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn't mean the elderly shouldn't get them
  46. Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunity
  47. How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are 'spillovers' becoming more common?
  48. Guide to the Classics: Albert Camus' The Plague
  49. Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership
  50. What if I can't pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

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The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

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The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

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One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

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AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

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