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How cashless societies can boost financial inclusion – with the right safeguards

Professor Thankom Arun

15 June 2023

A painful picture for the Tories: forecasting the general election from the local results

Professor Paul Whiteley

12 May 2023

Nevermind at 30: why the Nirvana baby lawsuit is a warning for parents

Dr Alexandros Antoniou

16 November 2021

Five ways boredom could be changing your behaviour, for better or worse

Dr Wijnand Van Tilburg

07 April 2021

How the pandemic is shaping voting intentions in the UK

Professor Paul Whiteley

31 March 2021

Mandatory remote teaching could reduce inequality during the pandemic

Ayse Guveli

04 February 2021

How to bond with your kids according to neuroscience

Pascal Vrticka

04 February 2021

Why the courts and police should be held responsible for failing victims of crime

Pamela Cox

04 February 2021

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health

Dr Ruth Lowry, Dr Jo Barton

12 November 2020

The Johnny Depp libel trial explained

Dr Alexandros Antoniou

05 November 2020

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