Is ChatGPT really “rotting our brains”?
A groundbreaking study from MIT’s Media Lab has just provided the first detailed neurological evidence of how AI tools affect human cognition. Published in June 2025, the research used EEG…
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The global fertility crisis
The United Nations has delivered a stark warning: global fertility rates are plummeting at an unprecedented pace. The organisation’s latest report, alongside comprehensive fertility data for 2024, reveals a world…
Continue readingThe rising risk of ecommerce payment fraud
Online shopping is the norm for Australians, but as digital spending grows, so too does the threat of ecommerce payment fraud, online scams, and broader cybercrime. According to PayPal’s eCommerce…
Continue readingFrom cost to comfort: why energy efficiency is reshaping housing demand
In Australia’s overheated housing market, it’s easy to assume buyers are only focused on interest rates, school zones and floor area. But another set of priorities are quickly gaining ground,…
Continue readingCautious conditions persist as SMEs focus on stability over growth
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SME performance softened in May, with both revenue and profitability easing compared to April and the same period last year….
Continue readingNew BNPL regulations in Australia; What’s changing?
Overview of the BNPL landscape in Australia Since the pandemic, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has quickly risen to a mainstream payment method in Australia, with 62% of consumers having…
Continue readingThe future is collaborative: leveraging the Human-AI partnership
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the market research industry, bringing efficiency, speed, and precision to processes. However, rather than viewing AI as a threat, market researchers have the opportunity…
Continue readingSMEs push forward despite short-term challenges
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on SME sentiment. Confidence in global economic conditions over the next three months has…
Continue readingProtect your brain health: 5 simple changes with big benefits
In Australia, brain health is under increasing pressure. Dementia, stroke, and late-life depression are rising concerns, each deeply impactful, yet more interconnected than many realise. According to the Australian Institute…
Continue readingSigned, sealed, remembered: why delivery defines ecommerce loyalty
Delivery is no longer just the final step of the eCommerce journey, it’s the moment that defines how customers remember the experience, shaping satisfaction and loyalty. Insights from the 2025…
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