Why a holiday is good for you – even before you take time off This is what science says about the benefits of a few days off and why we need them. Holidays • 01 Jul
Do you have a "middle-ageing" brain? Recent research suggests middle age could mark a shift in brain ageing with our blood in our 40s more informative about our brain in our … Health • 27 Jun
Why 'sleeping on it' really does help 'Sleeping on it' really does help and four other recent sleep research breakthroughs Sleep • 04 Jun
The secret to happy hormones? Hugs, exercise, pets and cheese You can boost your stocks of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins in a number of different - and surprising - ways Health • 27 May
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
Why do some people have a poor sense of direction? When it comes to knowing where you are, multiple factors feed into your ability to know where things or places are located Neuroscience • 24 Apr
4 things your brain can tell you about your politics We already know a lot about how our brains influence our political beliefs, views and exlain who we vote for Politics • 16 Apr
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights). Lent • 14 Feb
How maths can help you make a decision Mathematics provides models that describe what happens in our brains when we make decisions about what to do Maths • 21 Jun 23
10 Irish pioneers who've helped find out how our brains work Ireland was a good place a couple of hundred years ago to study how our brains work due to an abundance of head injuries History • 16 Mar 23
Why being good at basketball is all about the brain With its rapid movement and high-scoring potential, basketball is the ideal sport for neuroscientists to study Basketball • 14 Mar 23
Why do we crave certain foods? The science behind what's going on in your brain and gut has a lot to do with the impulsive decisions we make around food Health • 06 Mar 23
Why are cluster headache attacks worse for women than men? While cluster headache is more common in men, new research has found that women are far more affected by the condition Health • 26 Jan 23
How desk jobs alter your brain – and why they're so tiring You've been sitting down indoors at your desk all day so why do you feel as tired as your friends who have physical jobs? Work and careers • 07 Nov 22
3 reasons why strong perfumes can give you a headache While you may find the smell of a strong perfume to be heavenly, another person may find it gives them a headache Neuroscience • 03 Nov 22
Why you love your favourite song When it comes to our taste in music, the soundtrack of our lives is curated by neuroscience and environment Music • 19 Apr 23
4 ways to stop thinking the worst will happen if you're stressed If you're someone who tends to catastrophise when stressed or anxious, there are a few things that you can do to help Psychology • 22 Jul 22
Does revenge make us wiser and happier in the long term? It turns out that revenge actually has the capacity to trigger both positive and negative emotions Psychology • 19 Jul 22
The role language can play in overshadowing data Language introduces biases and human choices are remarkably susceptible to the manner in which options are presented. Psychology • 16 Sep 21
What makes people act irrationally? Welcome to the wonderfully complex landscape and inner workings of our human brain Neuroscience • 28 May 21
How visual art gives us rich insights into how our brains work Just like listening to music, viewing works of art can have a profound effect on our mental health Neuroscience • 29 Jan 21
Why having a mix of 'male' and 'female' brains can be a big win A new study suggests that brain androgyny is quite common and offers a number of advantages Neuroscience • 22 Jan 21
Why walking is good for you When we walk, we are extending our range of experiences of this complicated world Walking • 16 Aug 19
How neuroscience motivates you to walk 10,000 steps Whether for exercise or charity donations, game mechanics and design can be a powerful way to infuence people Gamification • 21 Nov 18
Why does the mind wander? Our dreams and daydreams are often influenced by our anxieties, preoccupations, concerns and imagined future scenarios Psychology • 15 Nov 18
