Houseplants Won’t Clean Your Air, but They Might Still Be Good for You
A famous NASA study made houseplants into air purifiers. The maths says otherwise, yet the research on mood and focus tells a kinder story.
Style & Living
Style, home and the small rituals that shape how we live.
Does Your Wall Colour Change Your Mood? The Strange Story of ‘Drunk Tank Pink’
A pink prison cell, a famous red-versus-blue study and a paint chart full of promises. What colour science can and cannot tell you before you redecorate.
Does a Cluttered Home Make You Stressed? A Room-by-Room Look at the Science
From the hallway to the desk, what researchers have actually found about clutter, cortisol, snacking and sleep, and where the evidence runs thin.
Does Wearing Red Make You More Attractive? The Rise and Fall of the Red Effect
In 2008, psychologists said red made women more attractive to men. Then the replications came in. Here is what survived, and what to wear on a date.
The Messy Desk Myth: What Really Happened When Scientists Tested Clutter and Creativity
A famous study said a messy room makes you more creative. A larger replication, a crisis in psychology and a misattributed Einstein quote tell a different story.