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Psychology and Neuroscience
Psychology
Why are clowns so terrifying?
Amelia Heathman
Science
There are 3 types of smile – reward, affiliation, dominance
Libby Plummer
Science
False memories and false confessions: the psychology of imagined crimes
Emma Bryce
Technology
Is it dangerous to recreate flawed human morality in machines?
Alexandra Simon-Lewis
Psychology
How to go viral: stick to your morals but add a hint of emotion
Liat Clark
Psychology
Why Brexit and Trump are to blame for a rise in retro gadgets – and how brands take advantage
Adam Scott
Science
One in four people have been diagnosed with a mental illness
Emily Reynolds
How To
How to survive – and even enjoy – running
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
Science
The hidden psychology of menu design
William Poundstone
Psychology
This man knows the secret to happiness: the small stuff
Emily Reynolds
Psychology
What's in a name? People can match names to faces of strangers with 'surprising accuracy'
Alexandra Simon-Lewis
Science
The secrets that can make almost anyone say yes
Robert Cialdini
Psychology
Your face could be making you unpopular: 'Cold-looking' people are harshly judged by others
Amelia Heathman
Music
Have questionable taste in music? Blame your parents
Emily Reynolds
Science
Does the colour red make you more mischievous?
Emily Reynolds
Sport
Why do footballers miss penalties? Blame irony
Victoria Woollaston-Webber
Psychology
New 'happiness equation' links cheerfulness with equality
Matt Reynolds
Psychology
Interviewing job candidates? Try doing it blind
Iris Bohnet
Neuroscience
Memories can be intentionally forgotten, study says
Emily Reynolds
Neuroscience
Our stereotypes affect how we perceive faces
Emily Reynolds
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