Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic
Adults Global Warming Society WorldModern life would be impossible without plastic - but we have long since lost control over our invention.
Are there universal expressions of emotion?
Adults Psychology SocietyThe 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thousands of expressions.
How can you change someone's mind?
Adults Psychology SocietyWhy do arguments change people's minds in some cases and backfire in others? Hugo Mercier explains how arguments are more convincing when they rest on a good knowledge of the audience, taking into account what the audience believes, who they trust, and what they value.
What causes hallucinations?
Adults Psychedelics Psychology ScienceA condition called Charles Bonnet Syndrome can cause blind patients to hallucinate scenes in vivid color.
SUMMER SPECIALS | Pork Tomahawk
Adults Creativity FoodThis is one very impressive meal for two! High welfare pork tomahawk steak with beautifully sweet slow cooked fennel and a fresh olive salsa. Do not miss this! Available now at Jamie's Italian across the country!
How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small.
Adults Biology Data Science ScienceAtoms are very weird. Wrapping your head around exactly how weird, is close to impossible - how can you describe something that is SO removed from humans experience? But then again, they kind of make up everything, so let us try anyways.
The psychology of post-traumatic stress disorder
Adults Life Psychology SocietyMany of us will experience some kind of trauma during our lifetime. Sometimes, we escape with no long-term effects. But for millions of people, those experiences linger, causing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and negative thoughts that interfere with everyday life.
Why It's Almost Impossible to Score a Corner Kick Goal in Soccer / Football
Adults Science SportsThe "gol olimpico" or "Olympic goal" - an unassisted corner kick bent into goal - is one of the rarest in soccer. WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez straps on his shin-guards to explore the shot's perfect mix of soccer science and skill.