I write about psychology, research communication, and the absolute state of academia

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Clare Jonas 28/02/2022 Clare Jonas 28/02/2022

The ugly side of cuteness

What makes an animal cute, and why is that sometimes a bad thing?

Clare Jonas 30/10/2021 Clare Jonas 30/10/2021

Ever had a dream that predicted the future? Let’s talk about whether it was a coincidence or not…

Clare Jonas 23/10/2020 Clare Jonas 23/10/2020

Ever wonder why we find some robots and puppets creepy? Now’s your chance to find out…

Clare Jonas 12/09/2020 Clare Jonas 12/09/2020

Can you see the world in your mind’s eye, or is it all a blank? Come find out why not everyone has mental imagery.

Clare Jonas 08/08/2020 Clare Jonas 08/08/2020

Does the memory of your own birth disappear? Or was it never there in the first place?

Clare Jonas 13/06/2020 Clare Jonas 13/06/2020

I spent 10 years researching synaesthesia and I’ve squashed all my knowledge into one blog!

Clare Jonas 03/01/2019 Clare Jonas 03/01/2019

Ever had a strange but nice tingly sensation in your scalp while watching a video? That’s ASMR - but why does it happen?