My fursona and me: a tail of identity
Fursonas are more than just colourful and engaging avatars. Dzachary Zainudden explores how furries design and utilise them to express their idealised selves.
Tagged: Psychology
Heckin’ good puppers – how has social media shaped the way in which we talk about our pets?
Corin Stansfield looks at how the internet and social media has changed the way we talk about our pets, demonstrating how language has evolved in a similar way to our own genes.
Brain Bibbers – The science behind anxiety
In this article, Hannah Baer explores the complex processes in our brain that literally make our brain bibber with fear while we experience anxiety.
On isolation – notes from a social neuroscientist
How do we connect with others in times of the Coronavirus? Anna Henschel shares insights from social neuroscience on how we can feel close despite physical separation.
Identity and Psychology: Part 2
A roundup from the Pint of Science event “Identity and Psychology” Part 2
Limits to collaboration?
Miruna investigates how the need to conform can push us beyond the limits of collaboration
Is Your Messy Kitchen Giving You the Munchies?
Chaotic environments such as messy kitchens can cause stress, which can then lead us to over-snack on calorific treats – twice as many cookies according to this study!
