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6 Mar 2019
Vulnerable narcissists are more likely to develop eating disorders, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU).
20 Feb 2019
For psychologists, fake news provides a worrying insight into human cognition, as Tabitha Carvan reports.
19 Feb 2019
“The really cool thing about this is … ,” she begins, before stopping herself mid-sentence. “No, wait. I should say, it’s the really disturbing thing.”
19 Dec 2018
New research from The ANU shows people imprisoned on terrorism offences stand a better chance of being rehabilitated when placed in general prison populations...
30 Nov 2018
Memes can be used to spread prejudiced messages and are more likely to be believed if they are paired with a lot of likes from like-minded people, researchers...
20 Nov 2018
Every time Professor Paul Martin says the words ‘migraine triggers’ – which is often because he’s an expert on migraine triggers – I feel like it’s in the...
1 Dec 2014
For Professor Michael Platow, teaching is a craft that entails cycles of evaluation, innovation and enhancement.
2 Jul 2014
Dr Kristen Pammer teaches her passion for neuroscience; her aim is to encourage students to reflect on the complex relationship between brain mechanisms and...
1 Jan 2013
Obesity has been described by leading researchers as ‘a problem out of control’ given its pandemic proportions.
1 Jan 2013
The American president, George W. Bush, once said, "I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace."
16 Nov 2010
ANU PhD student Tegan Cruwys discusses her research into what motivates women to listen to health messages, and why those messages don't work when they...
16 Mar 2010
ANU student and Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship 2010 winner Krista Clews De Castella discusses her award and studies.
