The value of drawing: a portal to children’s worlds and identities
Authors Josephine Deguara and Cathy Nutbrown explain how listening to children while they draw reveals rich layers of meaning
Happy birthday, ‘Animal Farm’!
Glenn Burgess discusses George Orwell’s enduring commitment to socialist revolution as his famous novel turns 80 today
An AI Jesus? Yes, powerful Jesus chatbots are on the rise
Philosopher Anné H. Verhoef puts them to the test and considers the new kind of challenge they pose for religion
What’s going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep?
Science or something more? Investigating the supernatural has always been a delicate task in the Catholic Church says Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies
Five things I wish everyone knew about weight loss
Rachel Woods, an expert in nutrition who doesn't like seeing people blamed for their body size, explains why it can be hard to maintain a healthy weight
Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health?
If you sleep too much it can be hard not to feel confused and worried. But how much sleep do we need? Sleep scientist Charlotte Gupta unpacks the evidence
Bluey teaches kids about resilience
Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey – they found it can teach kids about resilience for real life explains Bradley Smith
Distressed by all the bad news?
Doomscrolling is mentally draining. Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself
Project helps children learn how to grow a sustainable future for all
Abigail Church explains how an initiative is reinforcing children’s learning about the environment and ensuring sustainable habits are not limited to the classroom
Your dog can read your mind
Or "Sort of" says expert Laura Elin Pigott, and remarkably, they can even sniff out emotions