More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?

A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.

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Making a big, life-changing decision? 7 steps to consider

Big decisions are messier than they look, but there are things you can try before taking the leap – or not.

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How bait-and-switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it

Showing one product, but pairing it with the price of a different product, is common on online shopping sites. It’s not just wasting your time: it can be illegal.

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Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV

For many drivers, the question is no longer whether an EV could work for them – it is simply a matter of when.

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Understanding 'lifestyle creep' and what it's costing you

If you tend to splurge on more indulgences any time you receive a pay rise, you may be suffering from lifestyle creep — and it could have a longstanding effect on your finances.

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A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away

AI might have ‘PhD-level’ intelligence. But substituting it for a PhD student sacrifices a special part of the academic ecosystem.

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Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? An expert shares the marketing tricks you need to know

‘Free’ shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.

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Should I Get Married? The Science Behind the 'I Do'

Forget the fairy tale. Discover the real science on how marriage affects your bank account, brain health, and long-term happiness.

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Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2025 - Behavioral Scientist

Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2025.

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AI is using your data to set personalised prices online. It could seriously backfire

Two people looking at the same product at the same time might see different prices. AI has turbocharged the process.

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Loot boxes are still rife in kids’ mobile games, despite ban on ‘gambling-like’ features

Games with ‘loot boxes’ should be classified for over-15s – but a new study shows many of the most popular mobile games completely ignore the rules.

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What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV?

It’s cheaper to charge an EV than fuel a petrol car. But while charging can be dirt cheap, it’s not always the case.

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9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them

From fires to carbon emissions and electromagnetic fields, misinformation about electric vehicles is rife – and widely believed.

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Calling DIBS Podcast – Behavioural Insights Wiki

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Range anxiety – or charger drama? Australians are buying hybrid cars because they don’t trust public chargers

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles now outsell battery-electric in Australia. One reason? Drivers don’t feel confident in the public charger network.

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We Still Underestimate Others’ Support for Climate Action - by Kevin Green & Rakhim Rakhimov - Behavioral Scientist

People think they’re more alone in supporting climate-positive action than they really are. That’s a problem, because we know people are likely to take action when they believe others are already doin...

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Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here’s what it takes for consumers to embrace it

Many of us prefer to avoid climate-affected produce altogether. But marketing messages that highlight its ‘resilience’ can encourage consumers to consider it, even when empathy towards farmers is low.

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How to fix the most common problems in consumer research — Band of Townies

Caleb discusses the four problems he sees in the articles he reviews for for consumer research journals and directs readers to the papers that explain how to fix them.

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The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness

We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

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The ‘hot hand’ and the gambler’s fallacy: why our brains struggle to believe in randomness

We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.

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Fake reviews have made online shopping a nightmare. Can Reddit help?

More sceptical, savvy consumers are turning to community-based platforms for what they perceive to be more straightforward, reputable advice.

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Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024 - by Antonia Violante and Evan Nesterak - Behavioral Scientist

Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2024.

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Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why

Ever wondered how the Australian passenger car fleet compares with the European fleet and what this means for the future? New research examined the differences in detail and how it might change.

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What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform

With a name that invokes freedom and a clean start and a design that promises to put control back in our hands, the Bluesky platform is attracting users away from Twitter/X en masse.

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