Psychology
The psychological war between Russia and Ukraine

The psychological war between Russia and Ukraine
Ukraine is harnessing social media to combat Moscow’s blunt fear tactics
4 Mar 2022
Why autism and ADHD are harder to spot in females

Why autism and ADHD are harder to spot in females
Experts say signs need to be better understood to ensure earlier diagnosis for girls and women
8 Dec 2021
Long Covid and the problem with Western medicine

Long Covid and the problem with Western medicine
Expert argues that our simplistic and one-dimensional view of illness is unsustainable
22 Nov 2021
52 ideas that changed the world - 46. The unconscious mind

52 ideas that changed the world - 46. The unconscious mind
The theory of an obscured section of human consciousness has hooked psychologists for centuries
1 May 2020
Do psychopaths really lack empathy?

Do psychopaths really lack empathy?
New study suggests failure to sympathise with others is a choice rather than inherent trait
13 Dec 2019
Why does optimism mean you will ‘live longer’?

Why does optimism mean you will ‘live longer’?
Study finds that upbeat people can have a 15% longer lifespan
27 Aug 2019
True grit: is perseverance overrated?

True grit: is perseverance overrated?
Well-rounded individuals may be more primed to succeed in a chaotic and fast-paced world
27 Jun 2019

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Six common sleep myths debunked

Six common sleep myths debunked
Scientists find that many maxims about what makes a good night’s sleep do more harm than good
16 Apr 2019
How to tell if you are dating a psychopath

How to tell if you are dating a psychopath
Psychopaths excel at studying people’s behaviour and using it to control them
4 Dec 2018
Why astronauts have spiritual experiences in space

Why astronauts have spiritual experiences in space
The British astronaut is not the first to question whether the universe was created by a higher power
13 Aug 2018
Is too much sleep bad for you?

Is too much sleep bad for you?
Researchers say excessive snoozing may increase likelihood of premature death
7 Aug 2018
How dangerous is cocaine?

How dangerous is cocaine?
New statistics show that UK deaths from the drug are at record high
7 Aug 2018
Why anxiety might be good for you

Why anxiety might be good for you
Research suggests people with higher stress levels may be better at processing bad news
7 Aug 2018
Why your first memories may not be real

Why your first memories may not be real
Researchers find almost 40% of people have recollection from before the age of three - which is ‘impossible’
18 Jul 2018