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A “Ralph Lauren Christmas” doesn’t have to be sourced from a Ralph Lauren store. It’s more a state of mind, and it’s more popular than ever.

One of Australia's biggest arts festivals is celebrating 50 years but has launched a smaller offering for audiences due to rising costs.

“Sex sells” has been a mantra in marketing for decades. As researchers who study consumer behavior, we’ve seen plenty of evidence to support it: Attractive models and spokespeople have been shown to reliably grab attention, boost clicks and make products seem more desirable.

AI chatbots struggle to recognise when users believe false information, the study found.

Scientists have set about discovering if dark matter behaves like ordinary matter in the cosmos, with the answer revealing more about this mysterious "stuff" and casting doubt on the existence of a fifth fundamental force of nature.

Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.

The new study was led by experts at UCL and the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.

He's making the case for late-night TV.

The idea of manhood isn’t fixed. It has changed significantly from the time boomers were growing up to what millennials experience today. Understanding how manhood has evolved helps us see the pressures and expectations that shape men’s lives. It also influences families, workplaces, and society as a whole. By looking…