Paying for your entire holiday upfront will cause you less 'pain,' according to a behavioral scientist
Paying for your holiday vacation upfront could save you a lot of worry and make for a much better travel experience, says a behavioral scientist.
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AI will soon write better novels than humans, according to a computer scientist
Bjorn Schuller says that AI is already good at understanding and distributing text, but it currently lacks complex integration and emotional intelligence.
Why people are drawn to conspiracy theories like flat earth and why they’re dangerous, according to a psychologist
The phenomenon is fuelled by a reaction to fear along with an interest in a narrative.
Here are the ‘sinister’ dangers that could arise from companies collecting our data, according to a computer scientist
Privacy issues and ultra-concentrated markets could stem from companies collecting our data, according to this computer scientist.
A former undercover police officer explains why criminalising drug users isn't working
Former drug squad officer Neil Woods says the way we treat drug users has to change to a more medical approach.
A former BBC war correspondent explains what news organisations get wrong about reporting conflicts
Martin Bell explains how staying neutral in a conflict can be taken to the extreme and advocates a different, "caring" journalism.
Millennials are bad with money but it isn’t their fault — a behavioural economist explains why
Behavioural economist Dan Ariely explains how the environment around millennials is more to blame for their spending habits than their age.
These are the African-Americans who fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War
Over 2,500 Americans fought in the volunteer "Lincoln Brigade" during the Spanish Civil War, with many of them being African-Americans standing up to fascism.
Movement coach Roger Frampton explains why exercising at home is as good as going to the gym
Movement coach Roger Frampton explains how you can have an effective bodyweight workout at home by making use of furniture or other household items.
A fitness coach shows us how to do the perfect squat
Movement coach and model Roger Frampton thinks we should be squatting far more often – here are his tips on how.
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark explains why he chose philanthropy over an IPO
Craig Newmark explained to Business Insider why he never floated his website Craigslist and described his plans to donate more money to charity.
How to tell whether a big career change is smart or stupid, according to a former VC who quit to play professional squash
If you're thinking of changing career path but you're unsure if it's wise, former VC-turned-squash professional Mike Lewis explains what you should consider.
It’s impossible for the UK to win Brexit negotiations — so this is what Theresa May should do, according to Yanis Varoufakis
Greece's former finance minister explains how Britain may be unable to get a good deal out of the EU, and what type of deal Theresa May should aim for instead.
A brain scientist explains why you black out when you drink too much alcohol
Have you ever struggled to remember details of your night out? UCL's Dr Sunjeev Kamboj explains how alcohol can disrupt our memory-forming process.
Central banks are experimenting with blockchain technology — here's why
An increasing number of central banks are using blockchain technology. Watch as economist Garrick Hileman explains why this is important.
This is why some people believe the world is flat, according to an astronomer
The idea of a flat earth is theoretically impossible according to Stuart Clark. Watch to see why he thinks there are still people who believe in a flat earth.
These 3 tips will improve your health if you work in an office, according to TV doctor Rangan Chatterjee
Sitting at a desk all day can be detrimental to your health. We spoke to "Doctor in the House" Rangan Chatterjee about ways to improve your health.
Following this simple diet could extend your life, according to TV doctor Rangan Chatterjee
Rangan Chatterjee talks about "Blue Zone" areas where people live longer than elsewhere in the world; he explains what their secret might be.
Brian Klaas: Trump's behaviour is scarily similar to these 3 modern dictators
Brian Klass refers to President Donald Trump as "The Despot's Apprentice" in his new book. Watch to find out why.
How Donald Trump uses authoritarian tactics to undermine the press
Klaas says: "He singles out reporters and attacks them if they ever give him negative coverage. Anytime they say something Trump doesn't like it's "fake."