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Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks

Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.

09.07.2025 40

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Samuel Cornell

New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

Your social media is no longer a personal space. It may be used by governments to determine whether you fit with their values.

07.07.2025 9

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Why does the US still have a Level 1 travel advisory warning despite the chaos?

In theory, travel advisories are meant to inform travellers and keep them safe. But these advisories are often shaped by politics, not real world...

11.06.2025 20

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Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content

As extreme weather becomes more frequent in Australia under climate change, so too will attempts to document it – at a risk to ourselves and others.

23.05.2025 5

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From the Liver King to ultramarathons, fitness influencers are glorifying extreme masculinity where ‘pain is the point’

Boosted by algorithms, many influencers are framing suffering as fitness, and failing young men in the process.

20.05.2025 30

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The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means

Long-period swell is a classic hidden hazard that can trick even the most experienced beach goers.

24.04.2025 10

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Despite decades of beach safety ads, at least 55 people have drowned in Australia this summer. It’s time to change tack

We’ve had many public awareness campaigns, yet Australia is still nowhere near the federal-government supported goal of zero drownings.

15.01.2025 6

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Cabana drama: 5 expert tips on how not to be branded a twit when using a beach tent

Beach cabanas serve a valid purpose. But make sure you use them carefully and responsibly, so everyone’s day at the beach is safe and enjoyable.

09.01.2025 10

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From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?

Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age a young...

30.07.2024 1

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Samuel Cornell