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Why OCD is a serious, debilitating mental condition, not just a need for cleanliness or order

We all experience distressing or intrusive thoughts at some point in our lives but for around two to three per... more

14 Mar 2025 · 29 minutes
How truth and honesty are key to tackling the climate crisis

Despite decades of international climate summits, the ongoing work of various campaign groups and open letters signed by some of... more

10 Mar 2025 · 34 minutes
How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world

These days we’re bombarded with information and claims that purport to explain almost every conceivable aspect of our lives, be... more

07 Mar 2025 · 29 minutes
How AI is helping us to understand how our brains learn

The human brain is surely one of the most complex and fascinating creations in all of nature. It’s through them... more

03 Mar 2025 · 26 minutes
What our coastlines can tell us about the planet’s past and future

From the dramatic caves that bring to mind the pirates and smugglers of yore to the rolling sand dunes many... more

28 Feb 2025 · 34 minutes
How to see through misleading numbers and statistics

Whether it’s from our friends, workmates or via various media platforms, both social and traditional, these days we’re all faced... more

24 Feb 2025 · 43 minutes
Prostate cancer: What is it and why is it so often missed?

The prostate is often misunderstood. And yet, this small part of the body is crucial. However, it is also one... more

21 Feb 2025 · 39 minutes
Don't miss the upcoming Food Science miniseries!

Have you ever been frustrated when your carefully baked loaves come out of the oven looking more like pancakes? Or... more

19 Feb 2025 ·
What meteorites tell us about life on Earth and the Universe

Meteorites are one of the best indicators that we can get of what is out there in Space. Helen Gordon,... more

17 Feb 2025 · 29 minutes
How psychology can help us see through propaganda

It can be hard to know what is true and false in a world of disinformation. But there are some... more

14 Feb 2025 · 32 minutes
How psychology can help us unlock the power of saying ‘no’

Whether it’s accepting a work assignment we know we don’t have time for, attending a social occasion even though we’d... more

10 Feb 2025 · 36 minutes
How science is tackling one of the most common causes of sight loss

Dame Judi Dench has recently been in the news speaking about the long-term issue she’s been having with sight loss.... more

07 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
How our brains create our sense of self

Over the last century or so neuroscientists around the world have been uncovering more and more about how our very... more

03 Feb 2025 · 37 minutes
How body image pressures lead to steroid use

Be it a Marvel superhero, a fashion model or a professional athlete, we likely all have an image in our... more

31 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
Healthy Start: How small behavioural changes help manage stress

Whether it’s due to deadlines at work, an upcoming exam or a rocky personal relationship, we’ve no doubt all felt... more

27 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
How music therapy can heal our bodies and brains

Many of us listen to music every day, perhaps to help us relax in the evening after a hard day’s... more

24 Jan 2025 · 36 minutes
Healthy Start: How taking up new hobbies can boost your mental health

Whether it’s a sport, painting or spending hours buried in puzzles, there is a clear link between our experience of... more

20 Jan 2025 · 26 minutes
How science can help us tackle racism

Most of us like to think we live in an equal society that offers the same opportunities to all. But... more

17 Jan 2025 · 44 minutes
Healthy Start: How to cut down your social media use

With a smartphone in our pockets at all times, social media is only ever a few clicks away. With this,... more

13 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
Why smell is our most underrated sense

It’s commonly thought that when compared to other members of the animal kingdom we humans have a particularly poor sense... more

10 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
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Whether it’s a sport, painting or spending hours buried in puzzles, there is a clear link between our experience of hobbies and... more