The irresistible lure of island life
What is it about islands which so fascinates, and soothes after time spent in cities? By Gavin Francis
Dreading a dark winter lockdown? Think like a Norwegian
Studies show people living in the Arctic Circle are armed with a mindset that helps combat the long ‘polar night’. It might come in handy for us all…
10 awe-inspiring walks around the UK
Scientists found weekly ‘awe walks’ led to more positive emotions among study participants - here are some of the nation’s most wondrous locations
My search for life on other planets kept me going when my husband died
For Sara Seager, star-gazing offered a sense of perspective when tragedy struck
The ‘serendipity mindset’: how to make your own luck
Seeing meaning in the unexpected can help turn mistakes into opportunities, says researcher Dr Christian Busch
Should mother’s milk be produced in the lab?
Breast milk grown from mammary cells could liberate women – but it’s a controversial sell
Women in England struggling to access contraception as result of underfunding
Report calls for women to have access to progestogen-only contraceptive pills over counter
PTSD insulated me – until I was forced to confront a terrible trauma
It was only when I started collapsing – violently, dangerously – for no apparent reason, that I began to understand the impact of being kidnapped 25 years earlier
From the archive: the science of living longer, 1973
Alex Comfort discussed the secrets of longevity before he became famous for The Joy of Sex. By Chris Hall
Pregnant women in hospital with Covid-19 may not show symptoms, study finds
Analysis shows that pregnant women may be at an increased risk of needing admission to an ICU