Neuroscience: the impact of social media on the brain
Excessive screen-time is a common occurrence in our digital world, but what are the effects on the brain? How does it alter mental health and wellbeing? Recent studies shed a…
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How bilingualism changes the brain
Neuroscientific research has shed light on the neurological underpinnings of bilingualism (fluency in two languages), compared to monolingualism (fluency in one language only).
Pikobodies: arming plants with a pseudo-adaptive immune system
Helena Tagg explores how bioengineering can tailor an adaptive immune system in plants, enabling them to better fend off invading pathogens.
Linking mental health and hormonal contraception: is there a psychological cost?
Ava Haughton examines the effect of hormonal contraceptives on mental health; do the costs outweigh the benefits?
Angry artists vs robots in the age of A.I.
Victoria Cheng looks at the phenomenon of A.I. generated art and its implications on creative production.
Hidden, supposedly helpful, nasal bacteria shown to aggravate hay fever symptoms
Helena Tagg reports recent findings that hay fever symptoms are linked to bacteria living in the nasal microbiome.
The science behind multitasking
When faced with an overwhelming to-do list, multitasking can seem like the quickest way to get everything done. However, research highlights numerous cognitive and mental health drawbacks of this method…
Winter blues and runny noses: how cold temperatures impact health
Louise Clarkson elucidates the effects of winter weather on health: ranging from influenza outbreaks to Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Antimicrobial resistance: the world’s stealthiest killer
Helena Tagg provides an update on the crisis of antimicrobial resistance in World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.
You are what you eat: the science of superfoods
Helena Tagg debates the notion of superfoods, exploring the scientific basis (or lack of!) this commonly used marketing slogan.