What COVID-19 was like for parents with a newborn during lockdown
A new study has found that over 90% of parents reported spending more quality moments with their partner and child since the beginning of the pandemic.
Why do some people prefer to receive bad news?
New research looks at why people might hope for the worst when receiving news, suggesting it might be a relief because it makes difficult decisions for us.
What makes us decide what we want to eat? Fruit flies may have the answer
A new Yale study has shed light on how people make food choices. The study assessed under what conditions fruit flies favour calorie intake over taste.
Science denial: Why it happens and 5 things you can do about it
Throughout the pandemic people died from COVID-19 believing it still didn't exist. Two psychologists, suggest 5 ways science denial can be challenged.
Writing can improve your mental health – here’s how
From increasing confidence to making better decisions, self-awareness is a helpful trait in many aspects of life and can be nurtured daily through writing.
Can behavioural science help us understand reparations better? This academic thinks so
David Comerford, a senior lecturer from the University of Stirling, explains the role of behavioural science in reparations for slavery and colonial abuses.
Here are 5 ways that leaders can learn to embrace new ideas
Wharton management professor Adam Grant sits down with Dean Erika James to discuss his new book 'Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know'.
From social bonding to personal wellbeing – here’s why hugging is important
The UK's recent relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has meant citizens are allowed to hug again. Hugs' relaxing effect has major benefits to our health.
Stuck in a Zoom call? Try these creative ways to exit politely
Controlling ‘Zoom fatigue’ has been a challenge as video conferencing has dominated our working lives during the pandemic, and ending calls politely can prove awkward.
Children make adults more compassionate - here's how that could benefit society
A study has found adults to be more generous and compassionate around children. Involving children in high-level decision making could benefit society.
Thinking like Leonardo da Vinci will help children tackle climate change
UK researchers say we need a radical shake-up of the curriculum to ensure arts and sciences are no longer taught separately.
Which climate action really reduces carbon emissions?
What can each of us do to reduce carbon emissions? A survey shows most people are wrong about their perception of which climate action actually works