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‘A Mystery to Ourselves’: from the Witches of Warboys, to an epidemic of Tik Tok tics
Our lives, our peers and the times we live in can have compelling effects on the afflictions we experience - whether those afflictions are physical, or psychological
ASMR: the emerging scientific quest to understand brain ‘tingles’
Science has only recently begun to explore ASMR - but the consistency of the reports from those who experience it suggest there's something worth understanding.
Why I now believe parapsychology is a science not a pseudoscience
The undeniable presence of poor practices in parapsychology doesn't mean the whole field is pseudoscientific - genuine scientific inquiry is still taking place
Are the claims for using coffee waste in the garden well grounded?
With a rise in suggestions for using coffee grounds in the garden, we take a look at the three most popular uses, to see what the evidence says
For a high-functioning society we must learn to embrace neurodiversity
Listening to the voices of diverse communities helps us foster a truly inclusive society, where we treat everyone with respect and humanity.
Closing the information gap on GM technology means addressing fear, as well as ignorance
It’s time to direct our efforts not only to providing scientific knowledge on genetically modified food, but also to addressing people’s fears.
Living donor: why I decided to give my right kidney to a complete stranger
Becoming a living kidney donor has made little difference to my life, but doubtlessly a huge difference to the life of the stranger who received it
Recovering memories: The truth is, the Satanic Panic never really went away
The Satanic Panic never really ended in the 1980s - it continued to rumble along, waiting for a spark to reignite it back into full moral panic.