Biodiversity: how our health and happiness depend on a thriving planet

All the ways plants, animals, insects and the bacteria around us can be beneficial to human health.

Melissa Marselle, Lecturer in Psychology, De Montfort University • conversation
March 31, 2021 • ~6 min

How watching TV in lockdown can be good for you – according to science

TV programmes with certain themes can help boost our mood.

Kirsty Gardiner, Lecturer in Positive Psychology, University of East London • conversation
March 1, 2021 • ~7 min

Why being resilient won't necessarily make you happy – new research

We are constantly bombarded with tips on how to stay resilient. But we need more than that to be happy.

Jessica Armitage, PhD Candidate of Psychology, University of Bristol • conversation
Feb. 3, 2021 • ~6 min

How Biden's dogs could make the Oval Office a workplace with less stress and better decision-making

Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.

Ellen Furlong, Associate Professor of Psychology, Illinois Wesleyan University • conversation
Jan. 26, 2021 • ~7 min

Six ways to 'reboot your brain' after a hard year of COVID-19 – according to science

The brain is surprisingly changeable.

Jianfeng Feng, Professor of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence , Fudan University • conversation
Dec. 31, 2020 • ~8 min

Why living in the future, rather than the past, is key to coping with lockdowns – new research

Being nostalgic about the past can lead to a sense of loss in tough times.

Amelia Dennis, PhD Researcher in Psychology, University of Surrey • conversation
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~6 min

Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here's what the research shows

Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.

Janet M. Gibson, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Grinnell College • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~8 min

Connecting to nature is good for kids – but they may need help coping with a planet in peril

Here are four ways adults can help kids work through their worries about the environment.

Louise Chawla, Professor Emerita of Environmental Design, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~6 min

Green prescriptions: should your doctor send you for a walk in the park?

Here's how to make sure nature-based prescriptions are actually effective.

Jake M. Robinson, PhD Researcher, Department of Landscape, University of Sheffield • conversation
July 24, 2020 • ~6 min

How to make your house and garden more tranquil – tips from an acoustics expert

Whether it's cars passing nearby, a neighbour's blaring music or the constant drone of a lawnmower, the trouble with sound is that – unlike light – it can be hard to block out completely.

Greg Watts, Professor of environmental acoustics, University of Bradford • conversation
June 29, 2020 • ~6 min

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