What makes a great horror movie so scary? Halloween is a great time watch a scary movie, but what's the science behind why we keep watching even when it scares us? Horror Movies • 26 Oct
Why It's A Wonderful Life is still a winner today Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year Film • 19 Dec 22
Why do women feel the cold more than men? Here are the factors involved in why women really feel colder than men in the same room.. Society • 17 Jan
The science of teenagers Some remarkable biological and psychological changes occur during adolescence which explain how teenagers behave Health • 11 Nov 21
What I learned about Patricia Highsmith by writing her biography How did the author's own life and views chime with works like Carol and The Talented Mr Ripley? Books • 02 Feb 21
What makes Christmas songs so Christmassy? The science behind Christmas songs involves nostalgia, neural pathways, sleigh bells and, yes, Michael Bublé. Christmas • 13 Dec 21
All you ever wanted to know about vampires Here's how science can help explain how various vampire legends have developed Halloween • 28 Oct 20
What the return to the classroom means for students Many students have had their courses disrupted, but those studying science have reasons to be optimistic about the future Education • 28 Oct 20
How do you create a new constitution for a country? The idea to draft a new constitution for Iceland was born out of the country's experiences in the 2008 global financial crisis Iceland • 31 Jul 20
Do you suffer from health anxiety? If you suffer from health anxiety, your worries about lumps, bumps, aches and pains can be persistent and overwhelming Health • 07 Jul 20