Is sleep important for the brain? 🧠😴 we asked Professor @andersfjell.bsky.social and explored the different theories as to why we sleep, and why the golden 7 hours might not be for everyone: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/is-sleep-i...

First paper from the UNITE project now preprinted! We used network analysis to investigate relationships between peer bullying and family conflict (10-15yrs) and loneliness and social connection (16-24yrs) at different levels of socio-economic marginalisation: doi.org/10.31234/osf...

We're looking for young people to take part in our focus group, please share with your networks :)

What is a brain-computer interface, and can it read your mind? The first episode of our special neuroscience series produced by Chloe Carrick and Anushka De is out now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/what-is-a-... #neuroscience #evidence #podcast #stem #womeninstem #braincomputerinterface #neuralink

Episode two on chronic pain is out now! We spoke to Misha Gardner to learn about the #PEACs chronic pain healthcare programme co-designed with Black people. Listen now at www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/how-do-we-... or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

Chronic pain is an invisible disability that shapes life in ways many don’t see. This podcast captures it spot-on — essential for anyone living with pain, and anyone who wants to truly understand and support.

What does it mean to live with #chronicpain? This is the first of two episodes on chronic pain produced by Mariam Shah - next episode dropping next week, subscribe now and don't miss out!! www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/what-does-... Listen on the website or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

“Banning smartphones entirely risks pushing smartphone use underground and driving a wedge between young people, parents, and schools.” Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, says @kathrynbates.bsky.social. boldscience.org/should-young...

Great opportunity for ECR mentorship here with @eleanorchats.bsky.social 👇

Loneliness needs to be treated as a societal issue, not just one that required psychological interventions, argues IoPPN's @kathrynbates.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com #IoPPNInTheNews #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theconversation.com/why-loneline...

We need societal solutions to tackle loneliness - more on this in my new article for @uk.theconversation.com 👇

What's the relationship between social media use and mental health problems in adolescents? A Registered Report by @fassiluisa.bsky.social et al examined this question using a nationally representative UK sample. #socialmedia #mentalhealth www.nature.com/articles/s41...

We interviewed @chrischirp.bsky.social to better understand the recent cuts to funding in the US and why diversity is important in science. TLDR: Diverse teams produce more impactful work and we need to study diversity to improve healthcare. Listen now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/why-is-div...

We have a new paid youth advisor (aged 18-25) position supporting a neuroscience series of The Science or Fiction Podcast produced by Chloe Carrick 🧠 ✨ Find out more here and submit applications by 11th April: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/we-have-a-...

I'm so grateful to the women that inspire me every day! We asked some of the incredible women featured on the podcast: "What do you love most about being a #woman in #science?" let us know what you love most below 🤗👇 #internationalwomensday2025 #IWD2025 #womeninstem

Our approach to understanding how adversities impact adolescent development often neglects the specificity and complexity of adolescence. In our new review, we propose the adolescent adverse experiences framework to capture adverse experiences at multiple levels: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

“Using a tablet won’t set children on an irreversible course to specific later outcomes.” @kathrynbates.bsky.social speaks with Salim Hashmi about making sense of mixed research findings and the potential benefits of collaborative digital play. boldscience.org/do-tablets-h... @s-hash93.bsky.social

Dr Kari Leibowitz is changing our gloomy narrative around winter. Can winter mindsets improve our mental health? Find out in our latest episode 🎧 www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/winter-min... How are you finding this winter? Comment a snippet of something wintery that made you feel good this week 🫶❄️

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent live podcast event in person and online! ✨ The live recording is now available! Listen/watch now to hear us explore self-diagnosis and ADHD: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to join the community! 🤗

A few days away from our first live podcast recording and I'm itching to get to it after months of planning!! Interview prepped, volunteers prepped, admin printed ✅ We're sold out but if you'd like to join online sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-diagn... EXCITED

💡Research Assistant Job Opportunity. The post is to support my fellowship research programme into anhedonia, across diagnoses. I really welcome applications from anyone currently under-represented in the field. Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology | King's College London (kcl.ac.uk)

Anyone recommend any new pop science books? Data science/mental health/psychology etc. Looking for donations for our giveaway at the Science or Fiction Live event 👀

BRB while I put "More popular than Oasis" on my website 😅

Hi #psychscisky! Have taken the plunge I’m a researcher/psychologist interested in social, cultural and community support and its imapct on mental health outcomes. My main interest is social prescribing and am currently running studies in schools and camhs investigating implementation & impact

Hi! I'm new here 👋 I'm a Research Fellow at King's College London youth development and mental health, and I'm the host of The Science or Fiction Podcast where we interview researchers to separate the science from the fiction in news headlines. Look forward to connecting with people 🙌