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The last time you got peeved, ticked or just plain enraged, did you stop and listen to what your mind was telling you? Ryan Martin, psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, has spent his career doing just that. Turns out, the thoughts that we...

“Hi, terribly sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you would mind just quickly sending me the document we were talking about earlier?” Even though this might be a little exaggerated, British people certainly have a tendency to express themselves in a very...

Brain studies have shown that learning a language has multiple benefits beyond just improving your communication skills. It can increase problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and even empathy. So if you don’t know a second language, now is a great time to...

During the fourth century, Christianity revolved around five main areas: Constantinople (today’s Turkey), Alexandria (Egypt), Jerusalem (Israel), Antioch (Greece), and Rome (Italy). But when Islam started to flourish, the primary centers of focus became...

Teacher assessment, class rank and school performance will determine grades, Ofqual says Pupils taking GCSEs and A-levels this summer will have their grades awarded by a combination of teacher assessment, class ranking and the past performance of their schools, the...

Play is really important for a child’s wellbeing and development. Play dates are a great way for kids to get together to improve their skills. So, what is a play date and how could your child benefit? What is a play date? A play date is a ‘date’ that is specially set...

March Is Irish-American Heritage Month How many St. Patrick's Day facts do you know? Probably that it falls on March 17 and honors the Catholic saint who legendarily chased snakes from Ireland. Well, if that's all you know here are some fun facts you can share with...

On Thursday 5 March, thousands of you up and down the UK will be dressing up for World Book Day. It's a big international event, started 24 years ago, celebrating books and reading. Its aim is to give every child a book of their own (you can find out how it does this...

Just a quarter of under-18s read each day, study shows in run-up to World Book Day Children today read less frequently than any previous generation and enjoy reading less than young people did in the past, according to new research. The work, to be published by the...

Regulator’s pledge to boost university access in England ‘may discriminate based on class’ Leading private schools have challenged plans to widen access to the most selective universities in England, warning they could lead to discrimination against young people “on...