
Self determination theory: how to use it to boost wellbeing
Self-determination theory (SDT) is one of the most well established and powerful approaches to wellbeing in psychological research literature. Yet it doesnt seem to have broken through into popular discussions about...

Dune director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond – but what will his 007 be like?
The James Bond franchise has lain dormant for four years, since Daniel Craigs swansong as 007, No Time to Die. A legal quarrel between Bonds producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and Amazon Studios resulted in...

Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years
Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night. Adults who suffer bad dreams every week were almost three times more likely to die before age 75 than people...

Where does the UK most need more public EV chargers?
The automotive and EV industry has repeatedly insisted that the UK needs more electric vehicle (EV) chargers to help motorists make the switch from conventional fossil-fuel burning cars. The Labour government has announced...

The Bear season 4: this meaty restaurant drama is still an enticing bingeable prospect
Take a soupçon of identity crisis, a pinch of perfectionism, a scoop of burnout and mix thoroughly with a large measure of fraternal grief and sear over a hot grill and voilà! You have The Bear, a perfectly...

Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses
Think back to the last time you had a cold or the flu. Now imagine stepping onto the pitch for a European Cup final, while battling through those symptoms. For elite athletes, illness can strike at the worst possible time ...

Why is Islamophobia so hard to define?
The UK government wants a new definition of Islamophobia and has created a working group of politicians, academics and independent experts to provide one. It aims to settle long-running political debates over the term. The...