Picky eater? Research shows it could be in your DNA

In the last 40 years obesity has been constantly rising. This has happened despite the popularity of all kind of diets ranging from low carb, paleo...

5 senses? In fact, architects say there are 7 ways we perceive our environments

Have you ever wondered why you feel cozy in some places while you feel stunned in others? Think about the last international airport you landed in,...

Why mourning a pet can be harder than grieving for a person

Many pet owners know that our connections with animals can be on an emotional par with those we share with other humans – and scientific research...

How to stay warm when you’re working from home (without turning the heating on)

If you’re working from home all or part of the time, the chances are that your home working space is getting chillier as winter sets in....

Why you could have ‘face-ism’ – an extreme tendency to judge people based on their facial features

You’ve finally got an interview for your dream job. Dozens of applications, dozens of rejection letters – but now you’ve got a shot at the job...

How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems

More than 44% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness in the first half of 2021, according to a report from the Centers for...

Gifts of Christmas past: buy secondhand to give your loved ones the gift of nostalgia and imagination

Four tips to avoid your office Christmas party turning into a superspreader event

With Christmas just a month away, the good news is that COVID cases in the UK have been falling, and are now at the lowest we’ve...

How can you tell if something is true? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself about what you see, hear and read

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How...

Spending too much money? Tempted by sales? These ways to ‘hack’ your psychology can help

It’s late November, which means the holiday sales period has well and truly begun. If you haven’t already seen your spending go up, the possibility is...