Understanding the ‘pavement polka’

Understanding how pedestrians negotiate space and oncoming people on crowded city pavements offers insights into the working of our brains.

Mid-life crisis – Fact or fiction?

Studies show the great majority of people believe in the reality of the so-called “midlife crisis” and almost half of adults over 50 claim to have had one. But is it actually real?

Reaching for the stars – The pursuit of long term goals

NASA’s New Horizon probe has taken startling photos of Ultima Thule, a far distant ‘snowman’ in the kuiper belt beyond Pluto. The probe was launched over thirteen ago, so how do people on such long term projects retain their motivation?

Building ‘goal infrastructure’ can help you keep your resolutions

How you go about a task helps determine how likely you are to succeed. Studies over several decades have identified some effective ways to overcome common obstacles to realising your plans for the New Year and the future.

Green trends in kitchen design for 2019

Households can do their bit to reduce energy consumption, and save money as well as helping the environment, by thinking green when it comes to refurbishing their kitchens.