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Resilience
The Psychology of Aerial Bombardment

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on March 9, 2026

An investigation of the effects of the U.S. Air Force bombing of Afghanistan finds that air strikes appeared to increase subsequent insurgency attacks by the Taliban, not diminish them.

An investigation of the effects of the U.S. Air Force bombing of Afghanistan finds that air strikes appeared to increase subsequent insurgency attacks by the Taliban, not diminish them.

Flirting
How to Win at the Game of Love With Competitive Flirting

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on February 14, 2026

Men and women may differ in flirting strategies, and women may adapt their approach depending on whether there are "competitor" females around chasing the same "prize" male.

Men and women may differ in flirting strategies, and women may adapt their approach depending on whether there are "competitor" females around chasing the same "prize" male.

Trauma
The Psychology of the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Anniversary

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on August 6, 2025

Ceremonies mark the anniversary of the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima, while survivors were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year, but what are the psychological lessons?

Ceremonies mark the anniversary of the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima, while survivors were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year, but what are the psychological lessons?

Politics
The Psychology of the Riot

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on June 12, 2025

Examine the psychological roots of crowd behavior during a riot and the role that psychology plays in policing.

Examine the psychological roots of crowd behavior during a riot and the role that psychology plays in policing.

Evolutionary Psychology
Why Do Some Men Want So Many Kids?

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on May 26, 2025

Boris Johnson is reported to have had nine children while Elon Musk is said to have had 14. What is the psychology that explains why some men have so many more children?

Boris Johnson is reported to have had nine children while Elon Musk is said to have had 14. What is the psychology that explains why some men have so many more children?

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Behavioral Economics
The Psychology of Tariffs

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on April 3, 2025

Tariffs may be dominating the news, but whether you believe you are a personal winner or loser after higher tariffs may have more to do with your personal psychology than your purse.

Tariffs may be dominating the news, but whether you believe you are a personal winner or loser after higher tariffs may have more to do with your personal psychology than your purse.

Mating
The Psychology Behind "Bridget Jones" and Dating Younger Men

Raj Persaud MD FRCPsych on February 23, 2025

Bridget Jones dates younger men in a new hit rom-com movie, but is this just a romantic fantasy, or does research into attractiveness measure just how possible this might be?

Bridget Jones dates younger men in a new hit rom-com movie, but is this just a romantic fantasy, or does research into attractiveness measure just how possible this might be?

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