10 November 2022
Droughts are expected to become more common and more severe due to climate change, affecting the water supply we all rely on. Making sure there's enough to go around will require significant changes – including to our individual habits
12 January 2022
Traits like conscientiousness or extroversion might seem to define your character, but these aren't set in stone and new research reveals how anyone can change their personality - if they really want to
12 January 2022
Traits like conscientiousness or extroversion might seem to define your character, but these aren't set in stone and new research reveals how anyone can change their personality - if they really want to
27 October 2021
Three ways in which science suggests you can manufacture motivation
26 October 2021
Thanks to social media, our nasty side has never been more prevalent, but is there a way to quantify how spiteful you actually are?
1 September 2021
In an era of social media cancelling, our nasty side has never been more prominent. But the latest research suggests that, when wielded right, petty ill will can be a force for good
6 May 2020
Human behaviour is key to the spread of coronavirus, so government scientists are trying to control our decisions. Does it work, and what happens when they get it wrong?
12 February 2020
Smiling and other facial expressions aren't displays of feelings that transcend cultures but turn out to be full of hidden meaning
24 July 2019
Our brains evolved to help us survive in an age where food and rest were hard to come by. To help you stay fit and healthy in the modern world, here's how to game your brain
3 July 2019
People's personalities often have more in common with their dog or cat than their friends, and now we know why owners and their animals are such a purr-fect match
