by Michael | July 16, 2015 | Gaming, Lab News, Popular Science, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Check the Conversation article discussing our new PLoS ONE article exploring sexism using video games. And don't forget to check out the awesome comic by @srganuch!...

by Michael | July 3, 2015 | Accepted paper, Lab News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It's been a great week with all the news about our paper on wy people play violent video games in Personality and Individual differences. Our Conversation piece was picked up by a few interested parties, and here's an on Radio National, with a great piece written by...

by Michael | June 9, 2015 | Accepted paper, Lab News, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Alright! Our first paper looking at human behaviour using video games was just accepted in PLoS ONE! What a long ride it was, but it's great to have the paper accepted in an open access journal as I have a feeling that this paper will get some attention. If things go...

by Michael | June 8, 2015 | Lab News, Popular Science, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

ABC gave us a shout as they needed clips for their 'Sounds of Science' showcase -- and what's more perfect than some singing peacock spiders? Check out the details here at ABC to hear more about Maddie and what these little peacock spiders sound...

by Michael | May 28, 2015 | Lab News, Popular Science, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If we want a well-informed public, then it is of utmost importance that science is communicated effectively by those who excel at it. But there are challenges to effective science communication. Bill Laurance wrote last week that our current funding system effectively...

by Michael | May 4, 2015 | Gaming, Lab News, Popular Science, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The latest article exploring sexism in academia suggests that it no longer exists. Some have already grumbled about flaws in the study’s design. But more than that, I simply don’t believe the finding because there is clear evidence that sexism still exists. I’ve also...