Emotions change our perception of time – as demonstrated on The Traitors

In moments of high emotion we lose track of time.

Ruth Ogden, Professor of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Jan. 24, 2025 • ~6 min

Time expansion experiences: why time slows down in altered states of consciousness

In time expansion experiences, time typically appears to expand by many orders of magnitude.

Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University • conversation
Dec. 31, 2024 • ~8 min

Getting your child a smartphone or tablet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know about security

There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your child’s smartphone use is beneficial and safe.

Andy Phippen, Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights, Bournemouth University • conversation
Dec. 2, 2024 • ~7 min

Why timekeeping is now on the verge of a giant leap forward in accuracy

Precision timekeeping is vital for the functioning of our everyday lives.

Vittorio Aita, Research Associate, Department of Physics, King's College London • conversation
Nov. 28, 2024 • ~8 min

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.

Rinanda Shaleha, Doctoral student in the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State • conversation
Nov. 19, 2024 • ~8 min

Why night owls struggle more when the clocks go back

Being a night or morning person isn’t a personality trait - it’s in your biology.

Darren Rhodes, Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology and Environmental Temporal Cognition Lab Director, Keele University, Keele University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2024 • ~7 min

Will you get an extra hour’s sleep this weekend? Probably not, new research says

With the clocks going back an hour this weekend most of us are looking forward to an extra hour in bed. But will we actually get more sleep?

Melanie de Lange, Epidemiology PhD Student, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 25, 2024 • ~7 min

If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them – here’s why

Our findings suggest by being actively engaged, adults can help children make the most of the educational benefits of digital media.

Gemma Taylor, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Salford • conversation
Oct. 18, 2024 • ~6 min

Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein’s theory of time have to do with misunderstandings about climate change

On an island off Africa where one of the local languages has no established words for climate change, a researcher discovers lessons for everyone in discussing climate change.

Miki Mori, Associate Professor of Linguistics, Université de Mayotte • conversation
Sept. 17, 2024 • ~9 min

Guilt over kids’ screen time is common, uncomfortable and can stress family relationships − but it can have a silver lining

Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.

Robin Nabi, Professor of Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara • conversation
Sept. 5, 2024 • ~8 min

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