Does a sibling’s gender influence our own personality? A major new study answers an age-old question

‘Are we nearly there yet?’: why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids

As we approach the end of the school holidays, parents across the country are saying the same thing: “If I had a pound for every time...

Four ways to spend your dwindling cash that will boost your wellbeing

The cost of living crisis shows no signs of letting up. Inflation around the world continues to rise and economists are predicting numerous countries will go...

How the kimono became a symbol of oppression in some parts of Asia

A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed...

Rapid eye movements in sleeping mice match where they are looking in their dreams, new research finds

Does rapid eye movement during sleep reveal where you’re looking at in the scenery of dreams, or are they simply the result of random jerks of...

The pandemic changed what it means to have a ‘good death’

When considering what a “good death” is, most people in North America would likely say something along the lines of living to at least 75, and...

Tiredness can change how generous you are – new research

What determines how generous a person you are? Could it be how much money you have? How kind you are? Or maybe it comes down to...

Book Week: it’s not the costume that matters, but falling in love with reading

My phone pings and it’s a message from my brother. Do we have an old white dress my niece could borrow for a Book Week costume...

Is there such a thing as ‘too old’ to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

Clueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son, explaining she is “just following nature”. “Bear and I still sleep together,”...

Why it’s not safe to shower during a thunderstorm

The Met Office has issued several “yellow thunderstorm warnings” for the UK, highlighting the potential for frequent lightning. While your chance of getting struck by lightning...