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
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
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
Why handwriting is good for your brain Research over the years has pointed out that there are many advantages and benefits to writing by hand Psychology • 08 Nov 23
Why handwriting is good for your brain Research over the years has pointed out that there are many advantages and benefits to writing by hand Psychology • 08 Nov 23
Why people who are great at their job can fail when promoted It's the curse of the accidental manager, people who have moved up the corporate ladder without formal management or leadership training Work and careers • 06 Nov 23
Why people who are great at their job can fail when promoted It's the curse of the accidental manager, people who have moved up the corporate ladder without formal management or leadership training Work and careers • 06 Nov 23
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear Psychology • 18 Oct 23
If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience and physiology of fear Psychology • 18 Oct 23
Does being an only child affect your development? Research shows that growing up without siblings does not have a big impact on cognitive development compared to other family characteristics Psychology • 06 Oct 23
Does being an only child affect your development? Research shows that growing up without siblings does not have a big impact on cognitive development compared to other family characteristics Psychology • 06 Oct 23
How growing up in poverty impacts children Poverty can affect a child's physical and mental health, social, emotional and cognitive development Psychology • 04 Oct 23
How growing up in poverty impacts children Poverty can affect a child's physical and mental health, social, emotional and cognitive development Psychology • 04 Oct 23
Why you're more likely to drink when you're happy than when sad There are several possible factors behind the fascinating psychology of why and when we drink Psychology • 27 Sep 23
Why you're more likely to drink when you're happy than when sad There are several possible factors behind the fascinating psychology of why and when we drink Psychology • 27 Sep 23
How BookTok is influencing what you read BookTok's influence over the publishing industry and what young people (and especially young women) are reading is staggering Books • 29 Sep 23
How BookTok is influencing what you read BookTok's influence over the publishing industry and what young people (and especially young women) are reading is staggering Books • 29 Sep 23
What's going on in our brains while we're sleeping? Dreams and nightmares are mysterious and we're still learning about how they keep our brains ticking over Sleep • 18 Sep 23
What's going on in our brains while we're sleeping? Dreams and nightmares are mysterious and we're still learning about how they keep our brains ticking over Sleep • 18 Sep 23
