Strong support for Trump linked to willingness to persecute immigrants
2 September 2019
Surveys have found that people who identify strongly with Donald Trump are more likely to say they are willing to commit violence against immigrants
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World’s top personality test doesn’t really work – should we ditch it?
10 July 2019
The 'Big Five' model of personality is widely used, but it turns out it doesn't work for people in low- and middle-income countries, or even just older people in the West
Double the risk of death! The problem with headline health statistics
8 November 2018
The way in which a statistic is presented can entirely change how alarming it sounds. And too often, both newspapers and scientific journals choose the most alarming, but least informative, way
The truth about the suspected link between social media and self-harm
6 August 2018
Is social media really to blame for rises in self-harming? The evidence isn’t clear, but some social media use may even be good for teenagers, says Tom Chivers
UK’s plan to tackle ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling lacks evidence
31 October 2017
Fixed-odds betting terminals suck in problem gamblers with the lure of quick wins, but few studies have investigated how to reduce their harm
Sex addiction isn’t an illness, treating it as one is a bad idea
13 October 2017
Harvey Weinstein is being treated for sex addiction, but many health professionals say it isn't a real illness and addiction-style therapy doesn't help
