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Avant-garde movies inspire creativity beyond cinema
08 May 2026
New research finds that experimental films increase creativity in viewers
Scientists discover seven types of tension found in psychological conditions
27 April 2026
A recent research paper untangles several different types of hyper-arousal, linking patterns of each to various mental health conditions.
Episode 46: Crime and compassion: How do we stop people offending?
27 April 2026
How do people end up in prison, why do they reoffend, and what helps people move on? Ella Rhodes speaks to forensic psychologists Dr Rachel Worthington and Dr Geraldine Akerman.
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Researchers identify biomarker of cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis and long Covid
27 March 2026
New work could pave the way for objective assessment of cognitive fatigue across multiple conditions.
Rituals that 'push' or 'pull' luck feel more effective
26 January 2026
A recent study probes the psychological effects of physical motions in lucky rituals.
For many, reporting workplace sexual harassment is ‘just not worth it’
10 February 2026
A recent study explores the cost-benefit calculations of reporting workplace harassment.
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