When Maria and her nine-year-old son returned to Vancouver for good in 2007, admittedly, it was not love at first sight. They were both suffering from...
Chances are you’ve met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they’re better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realising...
Consciousness is arguably the most important scientific topic there is. Without consciousness, there would after all be no science. But while we all know what it...
The word “cult” is used a lot nowadays. Former President Donald Trump has been likened to a cult leader. Democratic California congresswoman Jackie Speier recently compared...
Outdoor play is critical for child development – it decreases stress, increases communication and social skills, attention and physical activity, and enhances physical development. During COVID-19,...
A baby’s arrival often means sleep deprivation for the parents during their child’s first five years of life. Between a quarter and a third of parents...
Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the...
Recent research suggests that consistently meeting physical activity guidelines may reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes such as hospitalization, ICU admission and death. These findings...
One of the constant challenges in education is keeping the learner engaged, motivated and connected in a world increasingly filled with distractions. Social media, streaming TV...
We ate a lot more during the pandemic. The latest figures by Public Health England suggest that more than 40% of British adults gained an average...