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How the idea of a hyper-connected society could quickly go from utopia to dystopia and why neither scenario is likely to last.
Stepfathers often enter a family unit with certain expectations about what their role should be. They’re usually wrong.
It’s become fashionable to suggest that generational designations are arbitrary or a ‘myth.’ But social scientists can pinpoint generational and cultural changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.
Many diabetics experience stigma as a result of their condition. Knowing a bit more about the diabetes can dispel some of that stigma.
To what extent do hours of practice, development squads and role models really make a difference?
Does sport really improve young people’s development?
Most children are not likely to believe that fish live on the moon. What makes children accept some stories and be skeptical about others?
It’s difficult to ignore the proto-religious fervour that has accompanied Corbyn on his whirlwind tour of top-level politics.
New research suggests a mythical flood in China really happened about 4,000 years ago. It’s the latest case of scientists matching ancient tales to actual local natural disasters.
Why we’re being asked to decide whether Amber Heard is one of two archetypes: the gold-digging, manipulative siren or the innocent female victim.
Australian writers are embracing monsters from classical mythology, which provide profound connections to issues of identity and coming of age. Which mythical beast are you? Try our author’s quiz and find out.
Fantasy often meets reality when we try to find explanations for mythological creatures.
The hunt for ‘Nessie’ has been going on for decades but there’s a good reason why nothing has been found.
Giant sharks did once exist in our oceans – many millions of years ago. But rumours persist that some may still be alive today.
Dyslexia is often poorly understood by the public, leading people to attribute a problem they have, like bad spelling, to dyslexia. Here are the most common misconceptions explained.
There’s no evidence that cloud cover affects bowling at all, but everyone involved with cricket seems to think it does.
The San are caught between a rock and an art place. While they face an uncertain future, myths and meaning come under the spotlight in a new book.
Critics of controversial science like GMOs and cloning often invoke the myth of Frankenstein to highlight the dangers of new technology. But these critics may overlook the moral of Shelley’s story.
The science and morality of creating a life with DNA from three different individuals is hot news. The UK parliament has voted in favour of allowing trials of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), otherwise…
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