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Horsetalk.co.nz Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? Fresh research explores which conspiracies people believe in and why Phar Lap. (AP) Almost a third of Australians believe the racehorse Phar Lap’s sudden death in San Francisco in 1932 was the result of poisoning by US gangsters. Researchers Mathew Marques, Jim McLennan, John Kerr, Mathew Ling and Matt Williams discuss their recently published research, which shows the power of conspiracy theories. These are some classic conspiracy theories that almost everyone has heard about, and a sizeable number of people agree with. But little ...

The thrill of the game: Why are people drawn into conspiracy theories? Conspiracy theories have become a mental contagion, fuelled by social media and weaponised by celebrities and politicians. More interesting, however, is how individuals get pulled into their thrall. April 16, 2021 “[Studies show] up to 80 per cent of people now believe in at least one conspiracy theory,” says Dr Mathew Marques, a lecturer in social psychology at Melbourne’s La Trobe University. Credit:Illustrations by Sam Bennett Save Normal text size Very large text size It’s the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration ...

Date Time La Trobe COVID lockdowns experts alert As Victorians are plunged into another lockdown, and ready themselves for the arrival of vaccines, La Trobe University has experts who can comment on related issues. Kids & sport The impact of repeat lockdowns on kids returning to sport (especially after many have already had a long break in 2020). Whether many kids are likely to drop out of sport all together, what the impact of that could be, and how parents can help. Professor Dave Morley, Sports Coaching and Development Mobile: 0438 313 104 / Email: dave.morley@latrobe.edu.au Mental health ...