The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis

Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation. 

Six tips to be green while you quarantine

Channel your pent-up energy into reducing your household energy footprint.

How reading can make you a better person

There is increasing evidence that shows reading offers cognitive, social, psychological and even moral benefits to the reader.

How art can change the workplace

The power of art in the work or study environment to get people to consider, to question and become more engaged with their world.

How personal archives uncover history's untold stories

Why you should think twice before clearing out your ‘sentimental clutter’.

The double-edged sword of digital technology

How compulsive internet use is leading many teenagers down a path to hopelessness.

Shifting the focus from size to exercise

Research shows it may be better to be fat and fit than slim and sedentary.

Digital detox: how taking a break from Facebook can reduce stress

Ever tried a Facebook detox? New research shows you’ll probably be less stressed if you do.