• Shining a light on short-term memory

    Paul Garrett     |      March 25, 2026

    We often treat short-term memory like a light switch which is either on or off but that understanding how “fuzzy memories” work can improve our recall and decision‑making.

  • One, nn̄g , săm go

    Paul Garrett     |      February 9, 2022

    While mathematics is a universal language, the different ways in which numbers are represented across the world can lead to confusion or mistakes.

  • Privacy and health: The lessons of COVID-19

    Paul Garrett     |      February 9, 2021

    Despite public support, the COVIDSafe app failed to reach its download target. So, what are the implications for future policies that need citizens to share information?