These are the benefits of learning a second language
There seems to be a problem with language learning in much of the English-speaking world. That may be partly because English is the internet’s lingua franca. But it’s a problem that could...
This interactive map tracks your vocal emotions
The spontaneous sounds we make as we react to something, such as 'oops' or 'woohoo', reveal a lot about how we're feeling.
Why being yourself at work can make you healthier and more productive
Results from a recent study show that individuals who express their 'non-visible stigmas' at work tend to be happier.
Emergency caesareans increase risk of postnatal depression in new mothers, our research suggests
The effects of postnatal depression can be long-lasting, affecting a mother's relationship with their partner, child and also ability to work.
We talk about artistic inspiration all the time – but scientific inspiration is a thing too
Scientists and artists alike are familiar with the mysterious moments of inspiration which can appear out of nowhere from our subconscious minds.
The association between job-finding expectations and success
The 20% of unemployed Americans who have been without work for over 27 weeks have the lowest chances of finding work.
How a good night's sleep can 'clean' your brain
A new study has shown that how deeply we sleep impacts our brain's ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins.
The magic of ‘pyt’: the Danish word that could help you fight stress
The Danish are some of the happiest people on the planet. The word 'pyt' might be why.
This NATO experiment used fake Facebook accounts to trick soldiers into sharing sensitive information
Researchers at NATO’s Strategic Communications Center of Excellence wanted to see how much information they could gather about a group of soldiers. Turns out, quite a lot.
To better treat depression, these phone surveys track real-time emotions
Tracking someone’s emotional changes in real time using a smartphone could improve treatment for depression, new research suggests.
Islamophobia is on the rise. This is how we can tackle it
Most Islamophobic ideas around Europe centre on Islam being a violent religion, which is incompatible with western society. New research shows how this perspective can be countered.
Europe had a record year for Measles - and it’s partly down to anti-vaccine campaigners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is contributing to the recent rise in measles cases, according to the World Health Organization.