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Health

Living donor: why I decided to give my right kidney to a complete stranger

Jairus Durnett -
Becoming a living kidney donor has made little difference to my life, but doubtlessly a huge difference to the life of the stranger who received it
Science

Recovering memories: The truth is, the Satanic Panic never really went away

Chris French -
The Satanic Panic never really ended in the 1980s - it continued to rumble along, waiting for a spark to reignite it back into full moral panic.
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
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