Dr Stuart Farrimond

All the posts, in one place…

• Blog
• Stop throwing food in the trash: it’s killing the planet
• Hope and terror: I just had most of my frontal lobe chopped out
• 5 Reasons Why we are Scared of Cooking with Spices
• 2017 wasn’t all bad: a good news story that will change the world forever
• Science of Cooking: Why do bananas go brown in the fridge?
• Fatigue: the problem most people don’t understand
• Grub’s up! Why we should all start eating insects
• The vaccine controversy that isn’t controversial
• The Science of the Midlife Crisis – a modern myth?
• What’s going on in the mind of a spree killer?
• Spelling out the truth about dyslexia
• Science shows that schools should start later, so why hasn’t the penny dropped?
• It’s good to go to work on an egg, as long as it’s not Easter
• Suck on this: Americans’ teeth are just as bad as Brits’
• Mystery symptoms? Get your lead levels checked
• Astronaut Tim Peake interview: boldly going where no body has gone before
• Jamie Oliver is right about sugar tax – but he’s still a hypocrite
• Ringing in your ears? Get some sound advice for tinnitus
• The time I saw demons: let’s remove the stigma of mental health
• Mario turns 30! How playing video games can be good for us (sometimes)
• It’s official: you’re only as old as you feel (and look)
• Beware the health scan scams: don’t be fooled by the long words
• Why drinking milk is good for us (and our farmers)
• Ditch the ‘detox’: don’t let the diet myth cleanse your wallet
• Gardener beware! 4 deadly plants that could be in your backyard
• Test yourself: Could you spot a skin cancer? Never miss a melanoma.
• Choosing Wisely: when you should refuse a medical test
• Get off your bum! Your office chair could be killing you (very slowly)
• Strokes are NOT rising among people of working age, despite news reports
• The unseen Rwanda healthcare revolution – and what it teaches us
• Don’t forget to vote: it’s good for body and mind
• Is owning a dog is good for you? Separating howling myths from tail-wagging truths
• A chocolate a day (may possibly) keep the doctor away
• ‘Google to rank pages by accuracy’ shown to be inaccurate
• Three parent babies: it’s not what you think
• The risks of drinking bottled water: getting some clarity
• Romance is more than a feeling – it’s a matter of health
• Why it’s time to forget about online dementia tests
• Exercise machine calorie counters: they exaggerate the burn
• What not to tell a child: “Clear your plate or there’s no dessert!”
• The health benefits of generosity – it really is better to give than receive
• ‘Leisure sickness’ – why you get ill when you stop work (and how not to)
• How to heal paralysis: modern day miracles
• It’s ‘mo’ joke – moustache month is here!
• Holy Frijoles! Swearing is a natural pain-killer
• Granny’s Marvelous Medicines: 3 traditional treatments that actually work
• The curious case of the phantom vibrating phone
• It’s ‘Stoptober’ – but 28 days isn’t long enough to change a habit
• Love smoothies? “2.5 of your 5 A Day” claim ruled to be false by ASA
• Cycle helmets: they’re not as safe as you think
• Meet ALS sufferer Jason Becker: more inspiring than a bucket of icy water
• Alcohol warning labels won’t make us cut down. (You won’t want to know what will.)
• Life with autism: it’s not what you think
• Pester Power! Sweets at the Checkout: Supermarkets ban them. Again.
• Smells can help restore memories
• What’s inside that energy drink? Sugar, acid, caffeine + ‘fairy dust’
• ‘Breastfeeding is best’ unless you’ve been drinking alcohol
• What is Ebola? Why is it scary? A really simple answer
• Why “7 a Day” is the new “5 a Day”
• Could Sir Elton John be immune to HIV?
• Dr Stu’s science of bisuit dunking
• Isn’t it time that fad diets went out of fashion?
• Why playing a musical instrument is good for you
• Take the smartphone addiction test! Are you hooked to your iPhone?
• The science behind a midlife crisis: are you having one?
• Does hot weather make you act like an idiot?
• More Money makes you Bad at Work: The Myth of Performance-Related Pay.
• Online reviews and movie critics are fantastic – so why do we ignore them?
• A little less money could do us some good
• Coming soon to a high street near you… horse meat burgers?
• I can’t tweet without you: How twitter feeds our inner longing for friendship
• What is really in your takeaway pizza?
• Why popular culture is obsessed with Zombies
• Bemused by The Great British Bake Off
• Get fit faster: listen to music!
• Why I hope this is the last Paralympics
• The challenge to live a ‘no impact’ life
• The real legacy of the Olympics: uncomfortable truths.
• Could you survive a week without emails?
• Nostalgia: Why we think things were better in the past
• Do old people get more grumpy?
• How can I stop…… stammering?
• Ofsted Head says Teachers don’t know Stress. Perhaps Sir Michael Wilshaw should have done his homework.
• Rare, Medium or Well done? The science of a perfect steak
• Does eating Celery burn calories? The Science about ‘Negative Calorie’ diets (finally).
• Looking for a bargain? Don’t shop on a Sunny Day
• The psychological cost of being a stripper
• Most people think dreams predict the future. Do you?
• Drinking Alcohol makes you pee more – but how much?
• Is it good to listen to music at work?
• The Debt we owe to Dyslexia: Are you reading this correctly?
• 26 reasons not to trust what you read in the newspaper
• Are Bible-bashers scientifically stupid?
• New Research says: Men Think About Sex More Often Than Women. Really?
• Forget a ‘broken society’ – did Boredom cause the London Riots?
• What’s the best month to be born?
• Smart Homes: Clever ideas for tomorrow’s health
• Dr Kanazawa: a Fascist Scientist, or Science Censorship?
• Dear Seven Billionth Child: How you can make the world a better place
• Happy Birthday! Dr Stu’s blog is one year old today!
• When is it right to Smack a Child?
• 5 Best Selling Food Supplements that Don’t Work: So why do we still take them?
• “Hey you, Fatty! Stop eating so much!” declares UK government
• The Guardian Science Writing Prize 2011: My Entry – “A Seizing Experience”
• Why is the Universe is Expanding and Accelerating? Here’s my pet theory… (by a non-physicist)
• The Scary New Computer Program that spots Born Leaders and Predicts Election Results!
• “Don’t Blame Me Officer! I was Sleep-Driving…”
• The Next Legal High: Sun Tanning?
• How much 9/11 TV footage is too much?
• Behind the Headlines: ‘9/11 Counselling Drives People Mad’ – Is this Tabloid Journalism at its Worst?
• The Mystery of the Meat Sweat!
• Is being Self-Employed good for your Health?
• The Science of Rioting – Is there a reason for the Violence? Is there a Solution?
• Time to Change how we view ‘Nuclear Power’
• “Your Science Reporting Truly Sucks…” – The Editor’s ‘Apology’
• Kid’s Behaviour is much worse than it used to be – Discuss!
• Obama cracks a joke to the Atlantis Shuttle Crew – So why wasn’t it funny?
• The IQ Myth and its Fascist origins – Just how Intelligent are You?
• The Brainstorming Myth: Why it doesn’t work and is a waste of time…
• Dear Mr Editor, Your Science Reporting Truly Sucks…
• New Research Asks: Could you hack a night shift?
• The Great Atlantic Divide – Why Europeans Riot (but American’s don’t)
• Surely not! Is this Energy Drink marketed at Children!?
• Shock! The way you Walk reveals Your IQ!
• Save the Planet by… Becoming a Vegan! Do I really have to?
• Calling all science writers and bloggers… Is anyone listening?
• The Olympics is Coming to London: So Why Won’t Brits be any Happier?
• Blue Lights Shown to Give a Brain Boost! But is a Better than Coffee?
• Are Wind Turbines Ugly? New Research Gives Answers…
• Getting Fit for the Summer? 3 Top Fitness Myths Revealed!
• What the Higgs is going on? The idiot’s ludicrously simple guide to what the ‘God Particle’ is… (and in under 4 minutes)
• `The Shady Truth About Sunglasses: How Safe Are Your Eyes?
• That’s How Big? Dr Stu Rediscovers the Classic Film: ‘Powers of Ten’
• Are Robots watching You? Experts Give an Urgent Warning about Spy Robots!
• Is Love Enough? Science Shows 6 Ways Kate and Wills can have a lasting Royal Marriage!
• 4 Fascinating Facts on Why You Are Easily Distracted (and not likely to read all of this)
• Eating through your Ears: Listening to Music makes Food taste better!
• New Study: Can Religion Help You Fight Serious Illness?
• The Future of Nuclear Power after Fukushima: Thorium Reactors?
• New Findings: How the ‘Five-A-Day’ Scheme has changed what we eat (or not)…
• The Science of Attraction: What makes a beautiful face?
• Flower Power! New Study shows Plants can Boost Your Brain Power!
• Research shows Skinny People at risk of Diabetes!
• Out of This World! The Amateur’s Guide to Making Your Own Satellite
• Myth-Busting: 3 Facebook facts you thought were true (but aren’t)!
• “Did You Pack Your Own Bags?” and other pointless airport security questions…
• Earn a Nobel Prize in your Lunch-Break! The Best “Citizen Science” Games Reviewed!
• Why ice cream tastes SO good! (Even on a rollercoaster)
• Are you a Shopping Addict? Try the ‘Shopaholic Test’!
• Art and Science: If a Picture Could Say a Thousand Gigabytes…
• The Burns Night Face-Off: Haggis versus the Big Mac! Which is really better?
• Geek-Gadget of the Week: The SmartPen!
• Can’t sleep? Why taking the Blue Pill is Best! (Unless you’re an Italian man)
• The Top 10 Medical TV Myths
• How to Build a Spaceship: The Best (and worst) Amateur Astronauts!
• Interview with a Bomb Disposal Expert: Meet the man who saved Trowbridge Town!
• When I pour a fizzy drink, why do bubbles stick to the straw?
• Loyalty Cards: What the Supermarkets know about You!
• Fact or Fiction: Do New Year’s Resolutions actually Work?
• Breaking News: Bomb Threat to Trowbridge, Wiltshire!
• How a Chocolate Indulgence can be Good for You! (but not your dog)
• Exploding Milk Bottles! When Ice and Dairy collide…
• The Science behind the Perfect Christmas Roast!
• The rise of the ‘Skeptics’: A new breed of Armchair Scientists
• Driving on Ice: Alternatives to Grit Salt
• Its Official: Men are Terrible at Christmas Shopping… (but women love getting gifts)
• Social Conformity: Do you just follow the crowd?
• Beware: NSPCC Facebook Profile Hoax!
• Xbox ‘Kinect’, Playstation and Wii: Is playing Video Games bad for you?
• It’s ‘Snow’ Joke: The Weird World of Multi-coloured Snow!
• Update: The Secret of Eternal Youth – Scientists actually reverse the aging process!
• How To: Survive Global Warming
• Take the Music Personality Test! Find out what Your taste in Music says about You!
• The Mystery of the Itchy Nose!
• Obama Meets The Robots: But Could They Save the World?
• Scientific Proof: Why stress gives you grey hairs!
• Technology Update: Holographic Television is Here!
• Can You Cure the Common Cold?
• Which is the Best Biscuit to Dunk?
• Halloween Special: Do women get scared more easily than men?
• The Man Who Could Never Forget
• Exposed! Britain’s ‘Energy Drink’ Child-Addicts
• Feeling Stressed? Find out if Your Health is at risk…
• Take the Personality Test!
• You’re Fired! The world’s stupidest scientists…
• Organic Food: A fat waste of cash?
• The Secret of Eternal Youth
• The Science of Love!
• Decisions Decisions… Memory and Choice
• Memory: ‘I’m Sorry and You Are?”
• When Not to Lick Your Fingers: Artificial Sweeteners
• Mind Reading: Secrets and The Science!
• To Infinity and Beyond: The World’s Greatest Hits
• Is there a doctor on the aircraft?
• Shock: Work is actually Good for You!
• The Secrets of Sleep
• How to Survive being trapped in a Mine
• Coffee – Drink Up! The virtues of coffee drinking…
• Artificial Intelligence