Why are people religious?
Only 16% of people worldwide are not religious - but could the faith of those who are be explained by how we learn to form attachments and enjoy pretend play as children?
Are you a morning lark or a night owl? This is how it's affecting your performance
A new study reveals just how much your body clock can affect you, from how tired you feel, to your performance in both mental and physical tasks.
This is where teachers are most (and least) respected
Research into how we feel about teachers has uncovered some unexpected statistics: men respect teachers more than women, as do older people and parents.
The 10 best countries to be a woman
As Iceland enjoys a decade of being the best country for gender equality, there’s a new nation in the top 10 for the first time.
How knowing just one gay person can shift our attitude towards equality
In 2006, about 45% of the people who had a gay or lesbian acquaintance expressed support for same-sex marriage. By 2010, that figure had increased to 61%.
Having a daughter makes men less sexist, research confirms
The phenomenon, known as the "Mighty Girl Effect," can cause men to hold less traditional views on gender roles and norms, and could help tackle issues such as the gender pay gap.
You make decisions quicker and based on less information than you think
Research has revealed that many of our choices are made on the spot - and that may not be such a bad thing.
The internet has a language diversity problem
English dominates the internet and risks creating a digital divide, as demonstrated by this chart showing the discrepancies between languages used online and those spoken in real life.
What nature's 'useless' quirks tell us about evolution
We're used to the concept of 'survival of the fittest', but some aspects of evolutionary biology seem counterintuitive.
Psychotherapy can boost your income, especially if you're a man
Psychotherapy is good for mental health, but it can be very expensive too. As economists we try to carefully model and evaluate the monetary effects of different actions and policies. So,...
Why procrastinating like Da Vinci and Darwin can be a good thing
Some of the brightest minds in history were notorious procrastinators.
This is how CEOs of multi-billion dollar companies spend their time
From therapy and exercise, to five-hour meetings and crisis management: a day in the life of a CEO.