Amazing view of a humming bird moth in my garden this morning! Have never seen one before
David Robson
@davidarobson.bsky.social
Award-winning science writer and author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection (Canongate/Pegasus). davidarobson.substack.com
A really intriguing essay about how family connections shape your memories and personality- I also am estranged from my family. Thank you @davidarobson.bsky.social
David Robson@davidarobson.bsky.social · 3w agoA few years ago, my mum started ghosting me, without ever explaining why. I’ve written a piece for @aeon.co about how this estrangement created an odd kind of amnesia. It explores the role family narratives play in our identity - and what happens when they crumble aeon.co/essays/when-...
How do we stop the holiday buzz from fading once we return home? I’ve written a short feature for @newscientist.com about the best ways to disconnect on vacation and how to prolong the wellbeing benefits 👇
New Scientist@newscientist.com · 2w agoDon’t just hit the beach. Research is revealing how to have a holiday that leaves you mentally restored and refreshed – with long-lasting effect
Weariness and hopelessness, a longing to be anywhere but work, and an "unreasonable confusion of mind" that leaves you longing for sleep. These are the symptoms of acedia, or sloth, and the Medieval remedies may contain lessons for many of us today. New article: www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
What the Middle Ages can teach us about preventing burnout
Stress and mental exhaustion aren't new – in medieval times, they were prevalent. And the wisdom of the Middle Ages about how to deal with burnout still rings surprisingly true today.
bbc.co.uk
I’ve written a little newsletter to accompany my @aeon.co piece. “As my communication with my mother became increasingly fractured, so did my recollections of my childhood and adolescence.” open.substack.com/pub/davidaro...
A few years ago, my mum started ghosting me, without ever explaining why. I’ve written a piece for @aeon.co about how this estrangement created an odd kind of amnesia. It explores the role family narratives play in our identity - and what happens when they crumble aeon.co/essays/when-...
aeon.co
www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis...
Alexander Zverev and the allegations casting a cloud over Wimbledon final
Zverev has been accused of domestic abuse by two ex-girlfriends, Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea, who is the mother of his child; the 29-year-old has strenuously denied all the accusations
independent.co.uk
I got to briefly chat with the legendary quantum computing researcher Peter Shor, then my editors somehow let me write one of the most fun intros to a story that I've ever written www.newscientist.com/article/2533...
So pleased to see this piece out! Psychological safety is so fundamental to our physical and mental health - and long-term flourishing.
The Psychologist@psychmag.bsky.social · 4w ago'We really need safety to learn, to recover, to heal, to communicate' Always a pleasure to have @davidarobson.bsky.social in our pages. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'We really need safety to learn, to recover, to heal, to communicate' Always a pleasure to have @davidarobson.bsky.social in our pages. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'We really need safety to learn, to recover, to heal, to communicate' | BPS
Science writer David Robson looks at how ideas around psychological safety have spilled over from the workplace to everyday interaction…
bps.org.uk
Do you find striving for perfection exhausting? Try acceptance instead. ow.ly/VOJH30g7gjI #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness
Life can be relentless, frantic and exhausting - but it doesn't have to be this way... - Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World
MINDFULNESS reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help you break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. It promotes genuine joie...
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Great chat with Nature about symbiosis and my book TOGETHERNESS www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Togetherness: How co-operation built the world
Rowan Hooper talks about his book Togetherness
nature.com
I won!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 Huge thanks to my editor Linda Rodriguez-McRobbie and the rest of the team at @newscientist.com!
ABSW@absw.bsky.social · last mo.#ABSWawards 🏆And the winner of the Feature of the Year – General Audience is... David Robson, "Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age" 🔗zurl.co/h1Nu2 "Brought vividly to life through rich sensory description." @davidarobson.bsky.social @newscientist.com
Essential public service for fellow Londoners 🪭🧊🍦
Helen Czerski@helenczerski.bsky.social · last mo.Londoners, there is a webpage for you to see where your nearest "cool spaces" are when the extreme heat hits - places with water, air-conditioning & shade. Have a look and spread the word, especially to those who may need this but might not think to look for it: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
Exciting news - I’ve been shortlisted for the Association of British Science Writers Awards! ⬇️
ABSW@absw.bsky.social · 2mo ago#ABSWawards Feature of the Year – General ✍️ @kayaburgess.bsky.social , @thetimes.com "The mystery of London’s Himalayan parakeets: myths v truth" 🔗 zurl.co/cK6Tn ✍️ @davidarobson.bsky.social , @newscientist.com "Why honing your sense of smell could keep you sharp as you age" 🔗 zurl.co/r1Ch7
My latest piece for @tesmagazine.bsky.social explores the influence of the manosphere in schools. I heard some truly shocking stories: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
The manosphere’s influence is growing - can teachers fight back?
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools shoul...
tes.com
The rise of online misogyny is a huge talking point – but how much is it really influencing boys? And what can schools do to protect pupils from this toxic messaging? @davidarobson.bsky.social looks at what the research tells us
The manosphere’s influence is growing - can teachers fight back?
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools should respond? David Robson investigates
tes.com
Do you have a strong feeling that your self - the essence of you - lies somewhere behind your eyes? Or deep in your chest? My latest column for @newscientist.com explores how this simple question can have profound consequences for our decision making www.newscientist.com/article/2526...
Where do you think your ‘self’ is? Your answer is revealing
People who imagine their self to reside in their head or their heart have different approaches to life. Columnist David Robson explores the benefits of learning to shift where you sense your self, and...
newscientist.com
Been duped? Tempted to adopt a more cynical attitude to avoid being taken for a fool again? Don’t. Research suggests it won’t make you any better at spotting bullshit merchants, but will turn you bitter, writes @davidarobson.bsky.social : buff.ly/PhtrGGu
Singing dogs hint at the origins of human musicality www.newscientist.com/article/2518...
'Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality
Some Samoyeds adjust the pitch of their howls depending on the music being played, showing a form of vocal ability they might have inherited from their wolf ancestors
newscientist.com
TY @newscientist.com & @davidarobson.bsky.social for recommending SINGLE AT HEART: “Society has put enormous pressure on us to couple up, but, as social psychologist DePaolo shows... www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
What to read this week: Bonded by Evolution by Paul Eastwick
We are told we need cynical strategies to "play" the dating game, but the science says this is totally wrong. David Robson enjoys an evidence-based takedown from psychologist Paul Eastwick
newscientist.com
My second piece on love this week explores the thrilling feeling of “self-expansion” in the first flush of romance - and how to keep that excitement alive www.newscientist.com/article/2515...
Why self-expansion is the key to long-lasting love and friendship
A growing body of psychological research shows that the best relationships – romantic or otherwise – come with a feeling of personal growth. Columnist David Robson explores the evidence-backed ways to...
newscientist.com
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, so I’ve been writing a lot about love. First is a review of Bonded by Evolution by @pauleastwick.bsky.social for @newscientist.com, an enlightening new book that dismantles lots of the lazy cliches about dating www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
What to read this week: Bonded by Evolution by Paul Eastwick
We are told we need cynical strategies to "play" the dating game, but the science says this is totally wrong. David Robson enjoys an evidence-based takedown from psychologist Paul Eastwick
newscientist.com
Super chuffed to have interviewed one of my literary heroes, George Saunders, about his new book Vigil, which has been dividing critics. It's a step out of my comfort zone to write about culture but I always enjoy it. www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
'Modern masterpiece' or 'enraging': Why Vigil, a wacky, 'climate change Christmas Carol' is dividing readers
Vigil, the new novel from acclaimed writer and Booker Prize-winner George Saunders, centres on a dying oil tycoon and climate change denier. Why is it polarising critics so fiercely?
bbc.co.uk
Super chuffed to have interviewed one of my literary heroes, George Saunders, about his new book Vigil, which has been dividing critics. It's a step out of my comfort zone to write about culture but I always enjoy it. www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...
'Modern masterpiece' or 'enraging': Why Vigil, a wacky, 'climate change Christmas Carol' is dividing readers
Vigil, the new novel from acclaimed writer and Booker Prize-winner George Saunders, centres on a dying oil tycoon and climate change denier. Why is it polarising critics so fiercely?
bbc.co.uk
Has anyone else noticed that even their most politically disinterested friends/family/acquaintances are horrified by what’s been happening of late? Decency and morality still count for something, and most people are not as cynical and nihilistic as our authoritarian overlords would have us believe?
I have a new piece in @nytimes.com on men's sexual health and the stigma surrounding it. Very pleased to write about this important topic - I was surprised to learn just how much our lifestyle can affect fertility www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/w...
5 Things Doctors Wish Men Knew About Sexual Health
nytimes.com