Zap One Brain Network and People Laugh Without Feeling Any Joy A 2026 review maps two laughter networks in the brain, one that brings real mirth and one that makes people laugh without any joy at all. Medical Daily · Oct 6
The truth about blushing: why we do it, how we can resist it – and why it’s actually good for us Humans are the only animals whose faces redden with embarrassment. Should we see that as an affliction, or as a blessing? The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Listen and learn: the hidden secret to spotting a liar You may think you know when someone’s trying to deceive you, but there’s a clever trick very few people are aware of – one that has eluded AI and Traitors contestants alike The Guardian - UK · May 14
Cracker jokes and custard chemistry: ways to smuggle science into Christmas Researchers share the easy ways to uncover moments of festive discovery, proving you don’t need a lab coat to experiment this Christmas The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Not just another flu, COVID-19 complacency risks lives Complacency has set in about COVID-19 beyond the pandemic, but researchers warn the virus is not just another flu and poses a grave risk to vulnerable people. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Teenager who pushed woman into path of train detained in psychiatric hospital Andrew Wason pushed 20-year-old Sophie Scott into the path of a moving train at a station in Glasgow last year. Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Crying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame? Rachel Reeves’s distress may help destigmatise an emotional response to pressure or professional frustration The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025
Teenager admits attempted murder by pushing woman in front of train Andrew Wason, 19, pleaded guilty to pushing the woman off a platform at Hyndland station in Glasgow on April 20 last year. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
50 Funny Memes To Bring Some Much-Needed Laughter Into Your Life (New Pics) We're back with another batch of funny memes to uplift your spirits and bring some good vibes. Enjoy! The post 50 Funny Memes To Bring Some Much-Needed Laughter Into Your Life (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Mar 27, 2025
Boy, 2, who died in tragic bath time incident is named as neighbours pay tribute Neighbours told how the two-year-old's frantic mum called for an ambulance after he became unresponsive in the bath, with West Yorkshire Police now investigating the death Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
Vegan pie business The Pie Box to open permanent shop in Cardiff The business which appears at food festivals and caters for private events is opening a permanent store Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023
Movied to tears: Why we can’t stop watching things that make us cry Netflix’s devastating new drama ‘From Scratch’ is turning its viewers into a blubbery mess, but why do we love watching things that will emotionally break us? Louis Chilton discovers the science behind our obsession with sad stories The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
ABC Your Move: Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? Catch up on our expert Q&A Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? Catch up on the Q&A with Dominique Robert-Hendren, Sophie Scott and Nate Byrne. ABC News · Oct 14, 2022
Alcohol had become my security blanket. Quitting drinking has changed my life I started drinking at 16 and grew up in a family where social drinking was a regular practice. So, it was a challenge when doctors told me I had to give it up, writes national medical reporter Sophie Scott. ABC News · Oct 6, 2022
ABC News · Feb 24, 2022 You asked, we answered your questions about anxiety Three experts — Mark Cross (psychiatrist), Annie Wylie (from ReachOut) and Sophie Scott (ABC's national medical reporter) — answered your questions about living with anxiety.