Science

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Climate Change

Rapa Nui: European myths mask the reason for societal collapse on Easter Island – colonialism

Sarah Hearne -
The belief that the islanders – and not Europeans – destroyed Rapa Nui minimises the devastating impacts of European colonialism.
Health

Much ado about nothing: evidence of the ‘powerful placebo’ is far from convincing

Mike Hall -
A look at a paper touting the benefits of placebo for shoulder pain shows ‘powerful placebo’ claims fail to stand up to scrutiny.
Psychology

Psychoanalysis: Science or Pseudoscience? Examining the status of Freudian theory

Anna Järvinen -
From the archives, Anna Järvinen considers the status of Freudian theory...
Society

Going cashless may be the future, but we can’t afford to leave vulnerable people behind

Alif Yahya -
As cashless becomes the norm in society, we need to prioritise accessibility to ensure the elderly, poor or vulnerable aren't left out
Science

iNaturalist’s flaws leave people with a false impression of the world around them

Sarah Hearne -
AI-based apps like iNaturalist are fun but flawed - they're no substitute for real interaction and engagement with nature
Science

Darling, you smell lovely: what role does body odour play in dating?

Ginny Smith -
A look at the science of smell shows the jury is still out on whether sniffing someone’s genes can make you want to get into their jeans
Science

Recovering memories: Could the Satanic Panic happen again?

Chris French -
Ongoing public belief in the idea of repressed memories suggests that the so-called Memory Wars are not yet over, and that the Satanic Panic could happen again
Paranormal

The story of the Satanic Panic is a tale of religious and cultural paranoia in America

Deborah Hyde -
The Satanic Panic of the 1980s showed we don't actually need a real Satan - well-meaning, deluded and fervent people will do His work for Him.
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