Month: October 2022

The perils of seeking happiness: why our fixation on happiness might be bad for us

28 October 2022
by Jen Martin
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Health / Myths / Psychology

It’s easy to imagine that if you live in one of the world’s happiest countries, your life is probably pretty good. But it turns out that the relationship between social expectations around happiness and our mental health is not so simple. Share the love: this post was written by University of Melbourne Science Communication student Spencer Clark. Do we overvalue happiness? Every March, in the lead-up to the International Day of Happiness, the Sustainable Development […]

The soles of your feet can tell us where you call home

21 October 2022
by Jen Martin
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Biology / Environment / Evolution

A step above GPS, the individual microbiomes of a city can be as unique as a fingerprint and more diverse than a rainforest. Share the love: this post was written by University of Melbourne Science Communication student Morgan Spencer. But I thought the microbiome had something to do with your gut? Microbiomes are the communities of microorganisms that exist in a particular environment and they may be helpful or harmful to the place they call home. […]

A black box for the planet?

14 October 2022
by Jen Martin
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Anthropology / Environment / Health

What happens if we don’t address the climate crisis? If the harm that comes from human greenhouse gas emissions goes on to irreversibly and catastrophically change the planet? Will there be a record of what came before? And of what went wrong? Share the love: this post was written by University of Melbourne Science Communication student Spencer Clark. In the aftermath of a horrific plane crash, one of the top priorities is the recovery of the […]

Taking the plunge into cold water immersion

7 October 2022
by Jen Martin
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Health / Myths / Psychology

Can 30-seconds of cold water change your life? Let’s dive into the age-old topic of whether being immersed in cold water can bring you better health and wellbeing. Share the love: this post was written by University of Melbourne Science Communication student Talia Oates. What is cold water immersion? Have you ever heard of ‘The Iceman’? He’s a famous Dutch motivational speaker and founder of the ‘Wim Hof Method’. His method aims to achieve an […]