Behavioral Science Archives

Home » Behavioral Science

Could memories lost to Alzheimer’s still be hiding in the brain? A leading neuroscientist explains why it could be possible

Could memories thought lost to Alzheimer’s still be hidden in the brain? Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez explains how groundbreaking research in mice could offer new hope for unlocking memories – and what it could mean for future treatments

Suzanne Baum

10 October 202612 October 2026

Could memories lost to Alzheimer’s still be hiding in the brain? A leading neuroscientist explains why it could be possible

True Crime

‘As an FBI profiler, I interviewed serial killers – including the notorious Ed Kemper, who told me he had handed himself in because he knew he couldn’t stop killing.’

Jana Monroe was the first female agent in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Science Unit and the inspiration for Clarice Starling in The Silence Of The Lambs, even helping to train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Here, she shares her experience of interviewing some of the world’s most notorious serial killers. PICS: GETTY IMAGES Walking […]

Donna Smiley

26 July 20262 September 2026

‘As an FBI profiler, I interviewed serial killers – including the notorious Ed Kemper, who told me he had handed himself in because he knew he couldn’t stop killing.’

Sleeping badly next to your partner? 3 bedroom hacks couples swear by for better sleep – without sacrificing intimacy

From using separate duvets to sleeping head-to-toe or even moving into different bedrooms, couples are finding creative ways to get a better night’s rest. Sleep experts explain how these unconventional arrangements could help you sleep more soundly without putting your relationship on the rocks

Suzanne Baum

15 October 202615 October 2026

Using AI as your therapist? 5 reasons chatbots could fall short of the real emotional support you need

Psychologists and psychotherapists explain the risks of relying on AI for mental health support, from reinforcing anxious thought patterns to missing important emotional cues and lacking a professional duty of care

Rhys Thomas

14 October 202612 October 2026

Neurodiversity

The heartbreaking truth about ADHD and autism we still don’t understand

More than eight in 10 people with ADHD or autism say they have struggled with their mental health. Behind that statistic is a story of masking, misunderstanding and years spent wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else.

Sally Saunders

14 October 202612 October 2026

Career

Can a workplace affair ever be equal when one person has more power?

Leadership coach Shamila Mhearban explores the uncomfortable reality of workplace affairs and why consent alone may not settle the question of power.

Donna Smiley

13 October 202610 October 2026

True Crime

‘Unmasking A Monster’ The chilling true story of Aileen Wuornos, the most notorious female serial killer in American history

Aileen Wuornos confessed to killing seven men in Florida, but her troubled childhood, claims of self-defence and controversial trial have left a complicated legacy. Two new documentaries revisit the life of the woman dubbed America’s first female serial killer – and examine the disturbing questions that remain about her crimes.

Donna Smiley

13 October 202610 October 2026

Neurodiversity

Could your ADHD be affecting the way you eat? We explore the lesser-known link between ADHD and eating disorders

ADHD and eating disorders overlap more than you might expect. A nutritionist explains why people with the neurodevelopmental condition may experience bulimia and binge-eating

Suzanne Baum

12 October 202612 October 2026