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Health, Sports & Psychology
Can protective headgear increase the risk of injury to rugby players?
While cuts and bruises may be avoided, new research suggests that wearing headgear during rugby can put players at greater risk. Andrew Barnes explains his research.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sharenting: What is it and are you doing it?
Professor Lisa Lazard looks at the new digital phenomenon that is sharenting and considers whether it's a product of narcissism or societal pressures of parenting.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Here’s the truth about false accusations of sexual violence
This year has seen a significant rise in reported cases of sexual harassment. Campaigns such as #MeToo has provided a platform for people to connect with other victims. But how do we know these allegations are legitimate?
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Society, Politics & Law
Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people
How did the people of Zimbabwe adapt well in times of adversity in the past? Will their resilience help now that Robert Mugabe has resigned?
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Nature & Environment
Why is New Delhi experiencing ever-worsening periods of smog?
The Indian city is seeing levels of dangerous pollution - similar to those that killed Londoners in 1952. Ranjit Devraj shines a light through the gloom.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How do we measure personality?
An agreed framework is vital for measuring personality, says Brendan Burchell.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is personality the only factor in how we behave?
Personality type isn't the only influence on how we behave, explains Brendan Burchell.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Does your personality influence your career?
There's more than one reason why your personality might influence the job you do, explains Brendan Burchell.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
The incidence of obesity is on the increase in affluent societies, and the phenomenon commands increasing attention from health professionals, legislators and the media. This free course, Obesity: balanced diets and treatment, looks at the science behind obesity, examining the dietary, physiological and genetic aspects of the topic.
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Nature & Environment
Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs
A block of ice melts away, and there sits a frog. Is this an ice monster of some sort? No.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why mental fitness is as important as physical fitness
Athletes explain how they use their mind to give themselves the edge, as they pursue their Olympic Dreams
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Society, Politics & Law
Strategies to reduce the prison population
Dr David Scott explores the rising prison population in the UK and considers a number of measures aimed at downsizing the system.