New Flinders University research shows why dieters often break their healthy‑eating goals: moment‑to‑moment emotions. The study found that women trying to restrict food intake were far more likely to reach for chocolate, chips or pastries when feeling stressed or sad, with negative moods triggering almost double the unhealthy snacking. Emotional awareness – not long‑term mood or personality – was the strongest protector, suggesting simple strategies like mindfulness may help people stay on track.

A new research centre at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is bringing together data science, AI and computational methods with deep insights from social sciences and humanities to better understand complex social phenomena and develop solutions to pressing societal challenges. By combining technological innovation with human insight, the Centre for Computational Social Science and Humanities (CSSH) aims to generate research that improves lives, strengthens institutions, preserves cultural knowledge, and shapes more inclusive and resilient societies in Singapore and beyond.

The inaugural Fellowship—awarded to NUH nurse Kwek Shi Qi—equips experienced healthcare professionals to translate ethical principles into everyday clinical decisions through rigorous study and real-world attachments

The year-long algal bloom along the South Australian coastline has not only devastated marine life and triggered health risks for humans and pets: it has also had a significant psychological impact on local residents, according to new research.