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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

A virtual solution to a very real problem

Imagine experiencing the Louvre from your lounge. New digital tools such as AI and virtual reality can help cities better cope with influxes of visitors.

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Why some problem gamblers can’t cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to better control their behaviour.

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The other half: Who do the lonely turn to for help?

Nearly half of over 14,000 people who took part in a Meta-Gallup social connections study reported some degree of loneliness and some struggled to get help.

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What it would be like to live permanently in Antarctica

It’s not only the physical challenges but also the mental side of living in Antarctica that would make a permanent human settlement there difficult.

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India’s intimate partner violence demands an all-in response

India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires reform in law, health policy and changing attitudes.

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Kerr’s curse cuts to the heart of racism in Australia

Discussions around the allegations facing Sam Kerr have again highlighted Australia’s problem with racism and attempts to address it.

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Women still do most of the unpaid work

See and embed our interactives: Women across Asia-Pacific continue to take on a larger share of domestic work and caring for family than men.

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Justice served cold for acid attack survivors

Indian law needs clearer definitions regarding punishment, degree of regulation of acid sales, and concrete visions for rehabilitation programs.

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Social media binge taking mental toll on students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

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Child marriage is no escape from poverty

Child marriage has been going on for generations but is harmful. One of the main drivers is to escape poverty but that rarely is the case for victims.

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Repatriating ISIS women: it’s not black and white

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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