Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Lynne Dawkins explores the role of nicotine and non-nicotine contributions to smoking and considers a promising new device for kicking the habit
Political conflict and youth Brian K. Barber suggests how research could better assess the impact of war on young people
The connected brain Gaby Pfeifer looks at reading and memorising in the internet era
Interview: A student of life Lucy Maddox talks to writer, philosopher, television presenter and entrepreneur Alain de Botton
Eye on fiction: The Yellow Birds John Marzillier on Kevin Powers’ novel and what it can teach us about trauma
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State of the Art: Self-esteem Bernice Andrews on current directions in research