About the Author Imprint: 2018 Psychology in Crisis Author: Brian M. Hughes Publisher: Palgrave, London ISBN-10: 1352003007 ISBN-13: 978-1352003000 Click … More
Category: Jargon
‘Rethinking Psychology’ is now available
Alright, there really is no humble way of putting this. My new book [*blush*], having been trailed as “imminent” for several … More
Why ‘Inside Out’ is kind of interesting
Metaphors are powerful tools. Similes are like tools. And tools are — well, tools are just tools. Now, of the … More
Some pieces and bits
It’s early January. That time when other people’s New Year’s resolutions mean that you get lots of emails. About really … More
I like TBUTs and I cannot lie
Today, I had my head examined. Well, part of my head. Okay then, my eyes. I had an eye test. … More
Einstein = Mylie Cyrus squared. Or something
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Here are some tweets… Yes, fans’ favourite Adam Rutherford makes a highly reasonable observation on The … More
Trust me, I’m a healthologist (and now you can be one too…)
I am pleased to announce the establishment of the World Certifying Body for the Certification of Certified Healthologists, or WCBCCH. … More
Just a few (i.e. 120) “gibberish” research papers redacted
It’s akin to the Sokal hoax of our digital age, with a touch of Frankenstein in there too, and possibly … More
‘Science Diet.’ You know, for geeks
Well, for geek pet owners at any rate… Although it must be pointed out that said Science Diet does not … More
Polarity. It’s a useful concept
I’m on a bus, ploughing its way through an excessive headwind as yet another Atlantic storm blasts us to colour-coded … More
What (non-Greek) scientists say
Infographics are all the rage at the moment. Here’s a nice one from the folks at Twisted Doodles: Feel free … More
‘Smart bra’ only works if you’re stupid enough to believe it
So here’s something to get the pulse racing. And that’s all there is to it. Sorry if it means absolutely … More
Sports drink ad fuels complaints, producer ordered to water down claim
It turns out that Lucozade Sport doesn’t hydrate and fuel better than water after all. In the UK, our old … More
Snakes, ladders…everyone’s a winner!
I’ve been playing a lot of Snakes and Ladders these past few days. I know it’s a game of pure … More
My kingdom for a zorse (kind of)
Say hello to Ippo. No, not the Japanese manga boxer (after whom he’s no doubt named), but this little fella: He’s … More
Now THIS really *is* in the genes
This is a very cool publicity campaign, using — dare I say it — scientific literacy in an effort to raise … More
To coin a phrase…
It’s a small world. One that requires some joined up thinking. We need to see the contours among the shadows, … More
