All you need to know about your 4 'happy' hormones Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins are dubbed the happy hormones because they boost and regulate our mood every day Neuroscience • 16 May 24
All you need to know about your 4 'happy' hormones Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins are dubbed the happy hormones because they boost and regulate our mood every day Neuroscience • 16 May 24
Does LinkedIn make you feel like an imposter at work? LinkedIn can make you start worrying about your own career when you see colleagues boasting about promotions, awards and other wins Work and careers • 21 May 24
Does LinkedIn make you feel like an imposter at work? LinkedIn can make you start worrying about your own career when you see colleagues boasting about promotions, awards and other wins Work and careers • 21 May 24
How to spot fake online reviews Being able to differentiate between genuine feedback and deceptive endorsements is vital for making informed decisions Consumer Affairs • 08 May 24
How to spot fake online reviews Being able to differentiate between genuine feedback and deceptive endorsements is vital for making informed decisions Consumer Affairs • 08 May 24
Why are some people more likely to see ghosts or encounter UFOs? What drives individuals to have non-ordinary experiences remains an open question and an active area of research Psychology • 07 May 24
Why are some people more likely to see ghosts or encounter UFOs? What drives individuals to have non-ordinary experiences remains an open question and an active area of research Psychology • 07 May 24
Why good weather makes us happy 'It's incredible the health benefits the sun can have in terms of your immune system' Psychology • 22 Apr 24
Why good weather makes us happy 'It's incredible the health benefits the sun can have in terms of your immune system' Psychology • 22 Apr 24
Why narrow streets stress women, but parks and crowds stress men Heart rate changes reveal significant differences between genders in how we experience public spaces Society • 15 Apr 24
Why narrow streets stress women, but parks and crowds stress men Heart rate changes reveal significant differences between genders in how we experience public spaces Society • 15 Apr 24
How does this awful rainy weather affect our mood? Let's ask a neuroscientist if there's a link between the endless rain and the national mood Weather • 11 Apr 24
How does this awful rainy weather affect our mood? Let's ask a neuroscientist if there's a link between the endless rain and the national mood Weather • 11 Apr 24
All you ever wanted to know about boredom Contrary to popular belief, boredom actually does not spark creativity and is far from ideal for creative endeavours Psychology • 11 Apr 24
All you ever wanted to know about boredom Contrary to popular belief, boredom actually does not spark creativity and is far from ideal for creative endeavours Psychology • 11 Apr 24
Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler & why we need to stop It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate Society • 05 Apr 24
Why we keep comparing politicians to Hitler & why we need to stop It's a comparison which is unproductive at best and dangerous at worst as it effectively kills public debate Society • 05 Apr 24
Why would anyone want to be a politician in age of online abuse? Far too many people are prepared to play the man rather than the ball when it comes to commenting online on politics Politics • 21 Mar 24
Why would anyone want to be a politician in age of online abuse? Far too many people are prepared to play the man rather than the ball when it comes to commenting online on politics Politics • 21 Mar 24
A short history of the St Patrick's Day parade home and away Whether it's Ballina, Boston or Birmingham, the parade showcases the different groups making up Irishness in different ways History • 15 Mar 24
A short history of the St Patrick's Day parade home and away Whether it's Ballina, Boston or Birmingham, the parade showcases the different groups making up Irishness in different ways History • 15 Mar 24
The cost of social stigma for people affected by trauma Understanding how symptoms are amplified by social processes has highlighted the importance of reducing stigma associated with trauma Psychology • 14 Mar 24
The cost of social stigma for people affected by trauma Understanding how symptoms are amplified by social processes has highlighted the importance of reducing stigma associated with trauma Psychology • 14 Mar 24
Why do film trailers give so much away? If you feel like film trailers are often too long and give too much away, there's a reason for that Film • 12 Mar 24
Why do film trailers give so much away? If you feel like film trailers are often too long and give too much away, there's a reason for that Film • 12 Mar 24
Why you may feel depressed and anxious when you're ill The psychological experience of sickness is not just triggered by your brain or the illness itself, but by your own immune system Psychology • 06 Mar 24
Why you may feel depressed and anxious when you're ill The psychological experience of sickness is not just triggered by your brain or the illness itself, but by your own immune system Psychology • 06 Mar 24
What is attachment trauma - and how can it be repaired? Attachment trauma has its roots in infancy and childhood, but has a powerful impact on our relationships in adulthood Psychology • 22 Feb 24
What is attachment trauma - and how can it be repaired? Attachment trauma has its roots in infancy and childhood, but has a powerful impact on our relationships in adulthood Psychology • 22 Feb 24
5 signs that you might be rightwing Europe is anticipated to take a sharp right turn in this year's European parliament elections, but what does 'rightwing' actually mean? Psychology • 21 Feb 24
5 signs that you might be rightwing Europe is anticipated to take a sharp right turn in this year's European parliament elections, but what does 'rightwing' actually mean? Psychology • 21 Feb 24
Marcus Rashford and the rise, fall and redemption of heroes Rather than holding heroes to unattainable standards, we should acknowledge the humanity of being both brilliant and imperfect Psychology • 22 Feb 24
Marcus Rashford and the rise, fall and redemption of heroes Rather than holding heroes to unattainable standards, we should acknowledge the humanity of being both brilliant and imperfect Psychology • 22 Feb 24
Why forgetting is a normal function of memory – and when to worry Is it OK to mix up the names of countries, as US president Joe Biden recently did? Let's look at the evidence Psychology • 16 Feb 24
Why forgetting is a normal function of memory – and when to worry Is it OK to mix up the names of countries, as US president Joe Biden recently did? Let's look at the evidence Psychology • 16 Feb 24
How to fall in love with strangers We can often experience the same psychological and physiological benefits of love with strangers valentines day • 13 Feb 25
How to fall in love with strangers We can often experience the same psychological and physiological benefits of love with strangers valentines day • 13 Feb 25
Why do you have so many unread emails? 4 tips to manage the time demands of digital communication when there's just so much to do. Psychology • 29 Apr 24
Why do you have so many unread emails? 4 tips to manage the time demands of digital communication when there's just so much to do. Psychology • 29 Apr 24
What can we learn from research into psychology in Gaelic games? Almost 100 intercounty and clubs teams are provided with support for psychological aspects of performance Gaelic Games • 30 Jan 24
What can we learn from research into psychology in Gaelic games? Almost 100 intercounty and clubs teams are provided with support for psychological aspects of performance Gaelic Games • 30 Jan 24
The misinformation about misinformation Yes, we tend to overestimate how gullible others are, but misinformation can have dramatic consequences Media • 25 Jan 24
The misinformation about misinformation Yes, we tend to overestimate how gullible others are, but misinformation can have dramatic consequences Media • 25 Jan 24
Why young carers are a 'hidden' group in Irish society Up to 13% of Irish adolescents and young adults are carers, but often go unnoticed and unsupported in society Ireland • 17 Jan 24
Why young carers are a 'hidden' group in Irish society Up to 13% of Irish adolescents and young adults are carers, but often go unnoticed and unsupported in society Ireland • 17 Jan 24
Do fathers get postnatal depression? Postnatal depression may affect approximately 10% of fathers and a lack of research means this is likely underestimated Psychology • 09 Jan 24
Do fathers get postnatal depression? Postnatal depression may affect approximately 10% of fathers and a lack of research means this is likely underestimated Psychology • 09 Jan 24
How to deal with rows, fights and difficult people at Christmas This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement and outright conflict Christmas • 13 Dec 23
How to deal with rows, fights and difficult people at Christmas This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement and outright conflict Christmas • 13 Dec 23
