By Lauren Guillette, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Ecology, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, University of Alberta
Julia Lauren Self, Master's Student, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta
Researchers observed male zebra finches to see if they would follow the flock when building a nest, or stick to their own preferences. It may help us think about conformity in our own species, too.
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By Andrew Lensen, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Andrew Geddis, Professor of Law, University of Otago
Months out from the next general election, political “AI slop” is spilling over social media feeds. Lessons from overseas could help electoral laws catch up.
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
Labor maintains a clear two-party advantage over One Nation and the Coalition, but their combined vote has increased by two points.
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By Saira Bano, Assistant Professor in Political Science, Thompson Rivers University
Mark Carney’s visit to India suggests both Canada and India are willing to compartmentalize disputes and focus on areas of shared economic and strategic interest.
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By Sarah Schiffling, Deputy Director of the HUMLOG (Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research) Institute, Hanken School of Economics
The reported sinking of several Iranian warships by US missiles in the Gulf of Oman serves as a reminder of the maritime aspect of the conflict which began February 28 with a barrage of Israeli and American missiles targeting Iran. Two other vessels, believed to be tankers, have also been reported as having been hit by missiles, of an as yet undetermined source, in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz,…
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By Sora Lee, Lecturer in Ageing and End of Life, La Trobe University
The first in-depth analysis of discouraged workers finds they range from young men to mums. Unless we pay more attention to them, we risk misreading the economy.
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By Andrew J. Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney
To protect against the ups and downs of student life, focus on the things you can control and set clear goals.
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By Tony Bacic, Professor of Plant Biology, La Trobe University
People can retreat indoors from extreme weather, but crops can’t. Farmers are increasingly looking at nets, misters, polytunnels and greenhouses to protect crops.
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By Wendy Hargreaves, Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland
Whether you whistle or not, you can’t escape whistlers. They’re dog owners, construction workers, day dreamers, concertgoers and annoying sports fans whose shrill makes you wish for earplugs.
And there are tradies – Snow White’s pesky disciples who think whistling while you work makes chores fun. (Disclaimer: It didn’t work for my taxes.)
Admittedly, whistling can be useful for silencing noisy crowds and hailing taxis New York-style,…
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By Nic Rawlence, Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago
Alan Tennyson, Curator of Vertebrates, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
The newly described fossil goose Meterchen luti lived alongside crocodilians and turtles on the shores of the ancient Lake Manuherikia.
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