Finding the right balance inside the wandering mind
Attention influences nearly every aspect of daily life, from remembering information and solving problems to navigating distractions and shifting between tasks. Yet researchers are increasingly…
psychology
Charisma, social perception and traitors
In reality television competitions, social dynamics often reveal how strongly charisma and popularity can influence the way people judge behaviour. A good example of this…
Inside the mind
Understanding how people think might seem abstract, but for Randy Jamieson, it is a question that sits at the centre of human intelligence and, increasingly,…
From platonic to romantic
How do people form, maintain and experience meaningful relationships? Research suggests that many romantic relationships may not begin with a first date at all. Instead,…
Responding to ego-threat with self-compassion
What happens when we turn our inner critic into a kinder voice? Research from the Soothing Ego-Threat with Self-Compassion (SETS) lab at the U…
The Danish Deception
Recently, Onyeka Ehie has taken over a side of TikTok with her multi-part “Danish Deception” story. In it, she revealed the whirlwind romance she had…