2020-01-30 The benefits of low emission zones
Introduction Cities around the world are trying to clean up the air people breathe. One way of doing this is…
2020-01-23 Women in politics
Introduction Thousands of women have signed up with 50:50 Parliament to register their interest in standing as an MP (Member…
2020-01-10 Could you give up booze for a month?
Introduction Do you enjoy having a glass of wine, gin or a beer with friends? Would you be able to…
2020-01-09 The decline of the apostrophe
Introduction A retired journalist who founded a campaign to preserve the correct use of the apostrophe in the English language,…
2020-01-02 Why does seeing someone yawn make you yawn?
Introduction Have you ever wondered why seeing someone yawn also makes you yawn? According to researchers, it makes a difference…
2019-12-26 Fake or real: What’s the best tree to have at Christmas?
Introduction They’re the ultimate Christmas decoration and millions are bought around the world each year. But what impact do Christmas…
2019-12-19 The calming power of nature
Introduction Being in the green open space can certainly help us relax and de-stress. So much so that the beneficial…
2019-12-12 Chatting to new people
Introduction Many people feel uncomfortable about the idea of talking to people they don’t know, but this is something that…
2019-12-05 Why take a gap year?
Introduction Some students delay university to take a year off travelling. The emphasis now is on doing a productive, purposeful…
2019-11-28 The joy of free diving
Introduction Free diving is a sport where people dive underwater as deep as they can without carrying air tanks, so…
2019-11-21 Can robots care for us?
Introduction Robots can perform many tasks, but they’re now being introduced in social care to operate as carers, to look…
2019-11-14 Mental health in the workplace
Introduction Huge numbers of people suffer from mental health issues in the workplace. Not only does it make life very…
2019-11-01 Why do people like sad music?
Introduction A recent study has shown that sad music has become increasingly popular, but why do people choose to listen…
2019-10-31 Why’s it called ‘mother tongue’?
Introduction ‘Mother tongue’ is an interesting English expression. Like many languages, English has a number of gender-specific terms that don’t…
2019-10-24 Is it a good idea to have a tattoo?
Introduction Do you have a tattoo? If not, have you ever felt tempted to have one? Some tattoos can be…
2019-10-17 Working for free
Introduction Some companies offer students or recent graduates what they call internships. These are extended periods of work experience where…
2019-10-10 Can you tell when someone is lying?
Introduction Do you know when someone is lying to you? Are all lies bad? Could they be a way to…
2019-09-30 Are you good at complaining?
Introduction When a company’s service is not to your satisfaction, how do you complain? What’s the best way to get…
2019-09-26 Does your name start with the wrong letter?
Introduction Why do we remember old classmates whose surnames start with letters at the beginning of the alphabet? According to…
2019-09-19 Faking it: Computers that spot a real smile
Introduction Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if someone is really smiling or the smirk on their face is…