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Royal Australian Navy recruits march off the parade ground after the graduation ceremony at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria.

Communication & Cognition

Why everyone’s favorite personality test is BS

In this article, academic psychologist Art Markman states that the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is, in so many words, neither accurate nor helpful in identifying personality types.

A Royal Australian Air Force No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet demonstrates capability with a flypast at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint held at the Queensland Raceway at Willowbank.

Communication & Cognition

New research sheds light on the psychological payoff of believing in conspiracy theories

This article provides a number of reasons why people might prefer to believe conspiracy theories rather than, the truth the main reason being that—conspiracy theories are more entertaining.

Australian Army Soldiers and Officers from the 17th Sustainment Brigade and Australian Army Band Sydney run with Australian and American Ultra Marathon runners during the COs (Commanding Officers) 5 km run at The School of Infantry, Singleton, NSW.

Why do people run marathons?

The UK’s BBC examines the reasons why people run marathons.

Official 2+2 discussions between The Honourable Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senator the Honourable Marise Payne with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr Fumio Kishida and the Minister for Defence, Mr Gen Nakatani in Sydney.

Strategic Influence

How will the Australia- Japan relationship fare under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida?

This ASPI article argues that the strong Australia –Japan relationship is likely to continue under new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Leading Aircraftwoman Fahren Murphy with No.1 Expeditionary Health Squadron, clears the needle from any air bubbles before giving the inoculation to a patient at RAAF Base Townsville.

Communication & Cognition

YouTube bans all anti-vaccine misinformation

YouTube is banning all videos that include false information about vaccines or make false claims that approved vaccines are dangerous.

Do brain training apps, games and puzzles enhance brain health?

Some studies continue to demonstrate that mentally stimulating activities can help reduce and delay cognitive decline.

Special forces soldiers takes part in the Combined Force Special Operations Component Command Direct Action Multiple Force Element during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Hidden Valley, Northern Territory.

Strategic Influence

Australia must adopt unorthodox options to disrupt China’s grey-zone threat.

Australia needs a whole of government approach to counter Chinese Grey-Zone operations in our region.

Return of HMAS ADELAIDE from a 6 month deployment to the gulf.

10 October 2021

The mood-boosting power of crying

Crying is usually associated with children or sadness in adults, but could it be good for us?

RAN Combat Systems Operator mans his console in the operations room of HMAS Warramunga during a Air-Warfare serial as part of AUSINDEX 21.

Strategic Influence

The “X-Factor” in Columbia-Class Submarine Design

Reduced drag, better manoeuvrability and quieter operation are just some of the design improvements of the Columbia-class submarine.

Crowd at Lone Pine, during the Australian Memorial Service.

Communication & Cognition

How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people

Emotions are catching, and the best way to avoid taking on negative emotions is to either learn strategies to help prevent them or to deal with them.