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22
2026
Professor Katie Barclay: The Perfect Kiss
A kiss has long carried meanings far beyond romance, from spiritual union to political symbolism and commercial fantasy. Professor Katie ...
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22
2026
Dr Amy Loughman: Why We Get Butterflies in Our Stomach
That fluttery feeling before a speech, a first date or tough conversation is more than nerves. Dr Amy Loughman explains ...
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15
2026
Dr Taylor Gogan: What Makes Certain Dating App Profiles Appealing
Dating apps promise endless choice, but small decisions about photos, bios and authenticity shape how people are perceived within seconds. ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris: Food, Valentine’s Day and the Science of Connection
Food has become one of the central ways people express love, especially around Valentine’s Day, but the connection runs deeper ...
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15
2026
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: The Chemistry of Love
Love is often framed as romance, but the chemistry behind connection extends far beyond couples. Theresa Larkin explains what happens ...
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11
2026
Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...
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11
2026
Samuel Cornell: Why We Pretend Holidays Were Great
Coming home from a trip and admitting it was disappointing can feel strangely shameful. Public health researcher Samuel Cornell explains ...
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21
2025
Elizabeth Jane: Why Christmas Can Intensify Grief
Christmas often amplifies feelings of loss, absence and loneliness for people living with grief. Elizabeth Jane reflects on why this ...
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21
2025
Inge Gnatt: Why Some of Us Are Competitive and Others Are Chill
Some people thrive on competition, while others prefer to opt out entirely. Psychologist Inge Gnatt explains where those differences come ...
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14
2025
Dr Jan Kabátek: Working From Home and What It Means for Mental Health
Working from home has shifted from novelty to normal, with mixed effects on wellbeing. Research Fellow Jan Kabátek explains what ...
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