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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender
Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Meg-John Barker challenges the 'gender is binary and fixed at birth' narrative.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why ‘sugar-free’ is not recommended as a substitute for sugary drinks and foods
Should children be consuming artificial sweeteners? And, furthermore, what research supports or discourages the consumption of 'sugar-free' products?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Living with MS: Not just surviving but thriving (with a little canine care)
How do assistance dogs help people with MS keep control over their lives?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is Alzheimer's disease?
It looms over many of our lives, but what is Alzheimer's disease? Here's a guide:
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Society, Politics & Law
Researching cycling in the US & the UK
Peter Wood shares his experiences researching cyclists - on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Languages
Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?
Around the world, the ability to switch between languages is common - and possibly innate. Gaia Vance asks if monoglots are missing out on something important.
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Education & Development
Space for reflection
Madhavi Kapur, head of the Rewachand Bhojwani Academy, explains why many schools in Asia find students benefit from a little breathing space.
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History & The Arts
Four weird ideas people used to have about women’s periods
Professor of Classical Studies Helen King takes a look at historic beliefs around menstrual periods.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Emotionally sensing knowledge
Dr Ruth Evans shows how an approach of ‘uncomfortable reflexivity’ in cross-cultural research can help to reveal the work of emotions.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
In August 2017, a new convention governing the use of Mercury came into force (at least in the countries which have signed up). María Elena Hurtado explains what it means - and why it's only a first step.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?
Although in its natural form mercury is not especially toxic, it still poses a real risk when it finds its way into the environment.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
For older people, the storms might abate but the harm persists
For older people, the effects of being caught in a natural disaster can remain long after the clear-up teams have moved on. Sue Anne Belle explains why.