‘Drained and wary of the future’: why you might feel different about New Year’s resolutions this year

At the beginning of each year, many people make vows to either do or not do something to improve their life in some way. The fresh...

Weightlifting: how beginners can get started this new year

Weightlifting has become increasingly popular with people looking to get in shape. Not only can it be a great way to lose weight, it can also...

New Year’s resolutions – if the future is preordained can we really change?

Many of us set ourselves New Year’s resolutions hoping to form better habits. Some of us might want to be more environmentally friendly. Others want to...

How to make Dry January a success

Dry January, the campaign led by Alcohol Change UK that challenges people to get through January without alcohol, is now in its tenth year. In that...

5 things research from twins taught us about health, behaviour and what makes us unique

Researchers often compare the differences between identical and fraternal twins to better understand health and behaviour. The first major insight is that genes and environments almost...

Be mindful of Rizal’s ideals, Lorenzana reminds Pinoys

MANILA – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday reminded Filipinos to be mindful of Dr. Jose Rizal’s ideals, courage, and his ultimate sacrifice, as the country marks...

Limasawa typhoon victims homeless but not hopeless

LIMASAWA, Southern Leyte – Typhoon Odette’s fierce winds destroyed houses and shattered the livelihood of thousands of residents in this small island, but their will to rise...

Slip, slop, slurp! The surprising science of sunscreen, sand and ice cream

So you want to be a music producer? You can learn the skills online to do it at home

This article is part of a series explaining how readers can learn the skills to take part in activities that academics love doing as part of...

5 things to know about Mary, the mother of Jesus

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unquestionably the senior saint within the Christian tradition. Yet we know remarkably little about her. In the New Testament, there...