Cannabis as a health product: the curious history
Lauren Alex O'Hagan uncovers the curious history of cannabis from hempseed gruel to CBD
Could bullying be an evolutionary trait?
Bullying may offer adolescent perpetrators benefits, and that's why anti-bullying efforts may have little impact worldwide, an expert argues
The arts in a time of crisis
Can the arts contribute to making sense of the various global challenges we face today?
Who does Spiderman vote for?
Stuart J Turnbull-Dugarte looks at how people project their political views onto fictional heroes and villains
FMT: a new approach to gut health
Nutritionist Arnika Suska explores the role of gut bacteria and the potential benefits of fecal microbiota transplantation
The Mona Lisa is a vampire
Frankie Dytor considers the troubling vampirism and gender ambiguity of this definitive symbol of Italian Renaissance art
Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces a black samurai
That’s not as unprecedented as critics claim says Fynn Holm, Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Tübingen
Health: a child’s perception of body shape
Children’s perception of normal body shape is affected by who they see around them, says Professor Lynda Boothroyd
How video games can support children’s well-being
Parents may have conflicting views about digital play, but when designed well, digital and video games can support children’s well-being in a range of important ways, Fiona Scott says
What responsible AI means for the creative industries
Paula Gortázar, University of Westminster, on protecting artists’ rights