Gamblers bet more when in the dark: feedback can curb their online losses
Online wagering is the fastest-growing segment of gambling in Australia. It’s a trend of particular concern because losing money through...
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Perfectionism can harm even the most talented student – but schools can make a difference
Prostock-studio/ShutterstockDepending on the circumstances, perfectionism can lead to better performance in school or at work. Or it can make performance...
Formerly incarcerated teens share their research and ideas on how to improve the juvenile justice system
Youth in New Mexico used their own experiences with arrest and incarceration to advocate for others. Brian Vander Brug/Los Angeles...
Most school shooters get their guns from home – and during the pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teenagers went up
The scene of the latest – but likely not the last – U.S. school shooting. AP Photo/Paul SancyaFour days before...
Bringing back an old idea for smart cities – playing on the street
Play activates cities and engages people, and by appropriating urban spaces it changes what these mean to people. Author providedSmart...
Play-based learning can set your child up for success at school and beyond
Research shows play-based programs for young children can provide a strong basis for later success at school. ShutterstockAs the new...
4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play
Play is especially important during the summer months, when kids tend to be less active. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOutdoor...
Violence towards women in the video game Red Dead Redemption 2 evokes toxic masculinity
Rockstar Games has been criticised in the past for stereotypical portrayals of female characters in its games. ShutterstockIt’s common practice...
Google’s Go victory shows AI thinking can be unpredictable, and that’s a concern
Humans have been taking a beating from computers lately. The 4-1 defeat of Go grandmaster Lee Se-Dol by Google’s AlphaGo...
Nobel economics prize: Wilson and Milgrom’s insights into auctions could drive down carbon emissions
Many would argue that the global financial crisis of 2007-09 taught us not just the irrelevance but the dangers of...
