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How do our feelings shift between good and bad states throughout the day, and what can these shifts tell us about our psychological well-being? Our new study reveals that most people don't gradually drift between feeling good and bad – instead, they tend to remain in one state before suddenly "tipping" into another, much like a lake switching between clear and turbid states. More importantly, we found that what matters for well-being isn't how intensely we feel, but how we transition between these states. This discovery opens up new possibilities for simpler and more intuitive ways to measure and understand psychological health...

Ever wondered how academic journals change hands? I recently had a revealing conversation with a company specializing in journal acquisitions. Here's what I learned about the 'empire' they're building and what it suggests for the responsibility of academic societies in the commercial takeover of scholarly communication...

When tennis superstar Novak Djokovic changed his diet, his career took off. But not everyone is convinced, citing a lack of scientific evidence. In my latest blog post, I explore the tension between personal experience and scientific research. Is it really 'Djokovic vs Science,' or is there more to the story? Dive in to discover why individual experiences shouldn't be dismissed and how 'bad science' can mislead us...