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Attitudes towards cyclists hinges on fellow motorists
A PERTH psychologist has delved into the testy relationship between motorists and cyclists, determining drivers are more likely to be unpleasant to bike riders if they think fellow motorists are...
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Targeted approach could sway non-vaccinators
A TARGETED group approach aimed at parents who choose not to vaccinate their children could help overcome resistance, researchers say.
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Preparing kids for high school? Here’s what parents should know
BEFORE you shirk canteen duty (again), consider your kids.
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What dog owners can learn from Rumble
WHILE he’s usually fighting Perth’s crooks and thieves, over the past week WA police dog Rumble has been battling a mysterious infection resulting in seizures.
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Facial cues factor into future retail pay
TRYING to score a pay rise? A UWA study has found having attractive, trustworthy or dominant facial traits can increase a person’s pay in retail workplaces.
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Tiered ticketing and investment key to easing metropolitan commute
WHAT if your rush to work each morning could be that little bit less stressful?
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Anxiety increases error, but not bias, in facial recognition
WHILE people in a state of anxiety make more mistakes trying to recognise faces, they don’t show an increased ethnic bias, according to research which debunks a commonly-held belief.
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Build community and urban density may come
THE AUSSIE dream of a detached house and big backyard isn’t why Perthites are resistant to living in high-rise residential apartment blocks, research suggests.
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Local online gamers at risk from terrorist recruiters
THE idea of young West Australians sitting down and playing on their xbox or PlayStation may seem harmless but experts warn young online gamers run the risk of being radicalised.
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‘Lipstick’-wearing males fare better in monkey business
IF YOU’RE looking to impress the ladies this mating season, you need look no further than the cosmetics counter, at least if you’re a snub-nosed monkey.
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Tobacco - more deaths for the disadvantaged
MORE must be done to help low socio-economic groups stop smoking and close the vast gap in life expectancy between them and those who can afford current support.
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Strong social links will help resurrect Yarloop
YARLOOP’S recovery from the South West’s catastrophic bushfire may hinge on the strength of the historic town’s bonds with surrounding communities unaffected by the blaze.
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Shops and smaller blocks key for active residents
A COMMUNITY centre, a ‘main street’ layout, short blocks, footpaths and street trees are the best features for encouraging people to walk around their suburb, according to a study of Perth...
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Empty trucks increase accident risk
HEAVY vehicle drivers with an empty load are two-and-a-half times more likely to crash than those carrying freight.
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How are your New Year’s resolutions going?
LOSE weight? Exercise more? Write that novel? Get a better job? Good luck if one of those was your 2016 New Year's resolution.
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The benefits of "mummy blogging"
IN OUR digitally evolving age, we are seeing the rise of a new sensation—“mummy blogging”.
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What your online dating pics say about you
IF VALENTINE’S Day has you looking for love on the internet, you might be surprised to learn your online dating profile photo reveals more than you think.
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Unique experiences key for modern shoppers
WHY ask customers to build their own burger? Or design their own shoes?
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Nearby mothers’ groups boost social and mental well-being
A WA study has given mothers’ groups the thumbs-up for promoting community and well-being among Perth mums.
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Bali’s cheap living and convenience hook in FIFO workers
BALI’S lure for local fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers seems to be the holiday mecca’s cheap cost, the quick time it takes to get there, the urge to experience a new culture and the fact that it is well...
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