The Science Behind Airlines' Blue Seat Obsession
Discover the surprising psychological and practical reasons why airlines like Ryanair and British Airways overwhelmingly choose blue for cabin seats. Learn how colour science aims to calm flyers.
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Book Review: The Power of Pragmatic Optimism
Science writer Sumit Paul-Choudhury explores how a positive outlook fosters resilience and drives progress. Discover why optimism is more than just wishful thinking.
Global Stories of Hope and Resilience in 2025
Discover five powerful stories of resilience from India to Colombia, where hard work and hope triumph over adversity. Read the inspiring tales that defined 2025.
The Psychology of Binge-Watching TV You Hate
Experts explain why viewers feel compelled to finish entire TV series they dislike. Discover the psychology behind 'hyperconsumption' and the modern streaming trap.
How Curiosity Changes and Protects the Brain as We Age
New research challenges the view that curiosity declines with age, revealing it becomes more targeted. Discover how maintaining broad curiosity can keep our brains young. Listen to the full podcast.
The Psychology Behind Fancying Scrooge
Explore the surprising allure of Ebenezer Scrooge and the 'I can fix him' fantasy. Dating experts explain why we're drawn to 'morally grey' characters. Would you?
The Christmas urge to fix emotionally unavailable people
Therapists explain why the festive season makes us want to 'fix' emotionally unavailable partners, and why it's a bad idea. Learn how to focus on yourself instead this Christmas.
Study: Swearing can boost physical performance by 11%
New research reveals how swearing triggers a 'flow state', increasing strength and focus. Discover the science behind this free performance tool and its potential risks.
Couple win second £1m lottery with 24-trillion-to-one odds
A Mid-Wales couple celebrate a second £1m National Lottery win, crediting positive thinking. Discover their incredible story and how they plan to use the money.
Share your positive 2025 news moments with The Guardian
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
The Psychology Behind British Women's Self-Praise Struggle
Discover why British women find self-compliments 'squirm-inducing' and how research shows self-affirmation boosts wellbeing for weeks. Learn to build self-love muscles.
Understanding Limerence: Love or Obsession?
Explore the intense psychological state of limerence - the overwhelming infatuation that blurs lines between passionate love and unhealthy obsession. Discover symptoms and treatments.
Black Friday Shopping Reveals Your True Colours
Discover how your Black Friday 2025 shopping choices reflect your personality traits and values. Are you a bargain hunter or conscious consumer? Find out now!
Psychology of Vinted Wishlists: Our Hidden Desires
Explore how Vinted wishlists reveal our anxieties, ambitions and alter egos. Seven writers share what their saved items say about their secret selves and fashion psychology.
Fail Watching: Gen Z's Workplace Schadenfreude
34% of Gen Z admit to 'fail watching' - secretly enjoying colleagues' mistakes. Experts reveal why competitive job markets and social media fuel this workplace phenomenon.
Share Your Simple Ways to Beat Stress
What's the one thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive? The Guardian wants to hear your unique, simple methods for combating daily stress and overwhelm.
Why We Feel Nostalgia: Psychological Insights
Explore the psychology behind nostalgia and why certain triggers evoke powerful memories. Discover how this bittersweet emotion connects us to our past and shapes our present.
The Dark Side of Gratitude: A Critical Look
Explore the complex psychology of gratitude and its potential dangers, from reinforcing power imbalances to enabling toxic positivity in modern society.
The Grim Conformism of Pavement Vigilantes
Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.
Psychology of difficult video games revealed
Explore why players obsess over punishing games like Demon's Souls and Baby Steps. Discover the psychology behind gaming's toughest challenges and what drives players to overcome them.
Super Recognisers: The elite who never forget a face
Discover if you're part of the elite 1% with super recogniser abilities. Learn how this rare talent works and take our tests to see if you have this extraordinary skill.
Why Serious Play is Crucial for Child Development
New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.
Moyes: How Football Management Almost Broke Me
Former Sunderland manager David Moyes opens up about the devastating psychological toll of football management and the trauma that reshaped his career forever.
The Psychology Behind Our Love For Literary Angst
Discover why readers are increasingly drawn to emotionally challenging literature and how 'sad girl books' became a cultural phenomenon that offers catharsis and connection in turbulent times.
Psychology of Horror Games: Why We Can't Stop Playing
Discover the psychological secrets that make horror games irresistible to millions of players worldwide, exploring why fear becomes entertainment and what drives us to keep playing despite the terror.
When kindness isn't enough in relationships
A woman shares her paradoxical experience of dating a genuinely kind man who left her feeling emotionally disconnected and irritated, exploring why compatibility requires more than just good intentions.
Three restaurant ordering styles revealed
New research reveals three distinct personality types when it comes to ordering from menus, exposing our deepest dining behaviours and social anxieties.
The Personality Test Trap: Why We Love Labels
From ancient humoral theory to modern Myers-Briggs, explore why humans remain fascinated with personality typing despite questionable scientific validity.
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