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.
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Fry's 'Pleasure List' Aims to Entice Reluctant Readers
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: December 8-14
Discover your tarot card reading for the week of December 8 to 14, 2025, as Neptune turns direct. Find mystical guidance for your star sign and festive season. Read your full forecast now.
Help your child see past a book's cover, says advice columnist
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, founder of Reading University's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his legacy in design education.
Guardian's November Book Recommendations from Authors & Readers
Discover the books captivating authors like Geoff Dyer and Guardian readers this November. From literary fiction to searing essays, find your next great read. Dive into the full list now.
Reading & Leeds 2026 headliners announced in historic move
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils its first wave of 2026 headliners, marking the first time in 25 years all top acts are British or Irish. Leeds Main Stage also expands to Thursday.
Six books recommended for PM Anthony Albanese's summer
The Grattan Institute has released its annual summer reading list for the Prime Minister, featuring six books on economics, climate, gender, and more. Discover the essential reads for 2025.
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.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: December 1-7 Love Forecast
Discover your weekly tarot reading for love and relationships as Venus moves into Sagittarius and a Full Moon in Gemini brings party energy. Find out what the cards have in store for your zodiac sign.
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.
December 2025 Tarot Horoscope for Your Star Sign
Discover your tarot card reading for December 2025. Kerry King reveals what the cards hold for your zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces. Join the Tarot Club for a free month.
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!
Tessa Hadley Reveals Her Literary Influences
Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.
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.
Fake Labubu toys seized in Reading safety raid
Over 100 counterfeit Labubu toys posing a choking hazard have been seized in Reading. Discover how to spot dangerous fakes and protect your children this Christmas.
Weekly Tarot Reading: November 24-30 Horoscope Guide
Discover your tarot horoscope for November 24-30 as Saturn and Mercury end retrograde. Get cosmic guidance for all zodiac signs to navigate life challenges and opportunities ahead.
Six Essential Weekend Reads: Tech, Politics & Culture
Discover six compelling stories from The Guardian this weekend, covering tech billionaires, UK politics, food culture, historical scandals, generational workplace dynamics, and gaming nostalgia.
M4 closed overnight after collision and oil spill
The M4 eastbound is closed overnight for emergency resurfacing following a serious collision and oil spillage. A casualty was hospitalised. Diversions are in place.
How Reading Fiction Makes You More Empathetic
Discover how reading fiction enhances empathy and cognitive function. Expert tips to rediscover reading for pleasure in a distracted world. Start your journey today!
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.
Your Tarot Horoscope for November 17-23, 2025
Discover your weekly tarot reading for all zodiac signs. A New Moon in Scorpio brings fresh starts, while Sagittarius season encourages bold authenticity.
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.
Prunella Scales: A Tribute to a Poetry-Loving Neighbour
A touching letter reveals Prunella Scales' lesser-known talent for reading poetry and her compassionate visits to John Betjeman. Discover the warm-hearted woman behind the actor.
Stephen Hendry snooker return for Crucible Cup
Snooker legend Stephen Hendry is making a competitive return at The Crucible Cup, joining a star-studded line-up of former world champions. Watch live on Pluto TV Nov 24-25.
The Problem with Celebrity Book Clubs
As Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize judging, we examine whether celebrity book clubs genuinely promote reading or simply offer style over substance.
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.
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