How to cope with a stressful wait
Struggling with your mental health in COVID lockdown? Me too. Find out how research on stressful waiting can help you deal with it.
Why we sometimes see ourselves from outside in memories
Sometimes we see memories as though we’re observing them from outside our own bodies. Ever wonder why this happens? Psychology has the answer!
Why do out of body experiences happen?
Find out what’s happening in the brain when you have an out of body experience, and how to trick yourself into having one!
What is humour for?
A response to incongruity, to help regulate emotion, to live a fulfilling life… or all of the above?
What is misophonia?
Some people can’t bear noises like crunching, pen tapping and slurping. Why is that and how can research help them?
How the weather affects our moods
Decreasing daylight can trigger seasonal affective disorder, but what about subtler changes in mood?
What is ASMR?
Ever had a strange but nice tingly sensation in your scalp while watching a video? That’s ASMR - but why does it happen?
How nature boosts mental health
You’d be surprised how many health benefits a gentle stroll in the woods can have.