After turning up hundreds of genes with hard-to-predict effects, some scientists are now probing the grander developmental processes that shape face geometry. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Introduction When Eric Mueller,…
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
It is deeply connected to sleep paralysis but that can’t explain everything. By Dr. Ben Alderson-DayAssociate Professor of PsychologyDurham University Introduction If you’ve ever had the eerie sensation there’s a presence…
An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals have no emotions. By Dr. Sebastian GaiggSenior LecturerCity, University of London An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals…
For some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition — one that can last for years and erode wellbeing. By Alison McCookWriter and editor…
Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy work-life balance. By Chris WoolstonFreelance Journalist There’s job stress, and then there’s the crushing pressure paramedics went through during the first wave of…
What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started. By Dr. John MalouffAssociate Professor, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social SciencesUniversity of New England Introduction You have made a…
Combining the practice with mindfulness is key. By Dr. Michael MantziosProfessor of Applied and Experimental PsychologyBirmingham City University By Dr. Kyriaki GiannouLecturer in Applied PsychologyDe Montfort University When we think…
Do you get scared if you feel your heart speed up? By Dr. Jennifer MurphyLecturer in PsychologyRoyal Holloway University of London By Dr. Geoff BirdProfessor of Cognitive NeuroscienceUniversity of Oxford By Kiera Louise AdamsPhD Candidate of…
The indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos. By Dr. Michael NaparstekLecturer in Religious StudiesUniversity of Tennessee Introduction New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies…
