In Defence of the British Seaside
Cold legs. Cornettos. Peeing in the sea. Where else would you find such a bizarre but strangely charming concoction of experiences? The seaside holida
Botanical Beauty, Floral Fashion & Insta Interiors: ALL ABOUT PLANTS
Yet despite being a widespread – arguably universal – theme, are the garden and flowers particularly significant in the English cultural imaginati
Fried Chicken is the Fuel of Tottenham
But Chicken Town seems to be something else; a new breed of start-up, the brain child of so-called ‘social-entrepreneurs’. Not only is it arguably
Going Slow: The Slow Movement
Why has the Slow Movement struck a chord with so many? US research shows that we have, on average, five hours more free time per week than we did thir
The Curious World of Productivity Apps
I’m typing. If I stop typing for more than five seconds, everything I’ve written will be deleted. If I pause for just a moment, the text will star
The Science of Jealousy
The most common manifestations are, of course, in sexual and romantic relationships, but jealousy takes shape in our careers and friendships as well.
What’s in a Selfie?
On March 31st the Saatchi Gallery will launch a new exhibition named ‘From Selfie to Self-Expression’. The show will explore the history of the se
The Secret Life of Housewives & Heinz Tomato Soup
If nothing else, housewives and Heinz tomato soup are both excellent examples of a rich internal life we can know nothing of...
The Science of Generosity
Remember the last Christmas gift you gave to your mother: that book you wanted to read, that you borrowed after she finished, that now sits on your sh
The Science of Tears
From a young age, we’re told not to cry. That’s what babies do. Adults aren’t meant to weep and wail. And yet: we all do it...