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June 13, 2019

For some, self-tracking means more than self-help

Joseph Reagle, Northeastern University

The people who get the most out of self-tracking tend to be 'systematic thinkers' who search for meaning in patterns.

January 28, 2019

Joseph Reagle, Northeastern University

Trying to optimize the search for love can be naive. Using statistics and measurements isn't necessarily the best way to find a human partner.

December 29, 2017

Duane Mellor, Coventry University

Does a fry up really soak up excess alcohol, or black coffee sober you up? Can you avoid that hangover?

September 8, 2017

Mark Lorch, University of Hull and Joanna Buckley, University of Sheffield

Help us put this old wives' tale to a scientific test.

March 30, 2016

Mark Lorch, University of Hull

Discover the chemical wonders in your kitchen cupboard.

Mark Lorch
Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull
Joseph Reagle
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Northeastern University
Duane Mellor
Senior Teaching Fellow, Aston Medical School, Aston University
Joanna Buckley
Materials Chemist and Science Communicator, University of Sheffield