Darwinian Theory has a plethora of supportive evidence, from fossils to changes in our DNA, but can the same be said for our minds? Our understanding of the physical world, relies on what scientists tell us can be proven by rigorous testing procedures. Our reactions are tempered and adjusted according to our current notion of reality experienced by our senses. The problem with those methodologies is that we cannot calculate our feelings and emotions in terms of empirical meas

Can we prove that the human mind can alter matter in our physical universe?

We are all aware of inheriting physical characteristics, allergic conditions and even the propensity to develop similar illnesses to our parents, but how many of us realise that those genetic traits can be switched off? Epigenetics literally means the ‘control above genetics’ and it is one of the most exciting and promising frontiers of modern scientific research. The adage of nature (genetic makeup) versus nurture (human behaviour) assumes that only one side of the argument

Are we just one gene expression away from having superpowers? Incredible advances in tracking neural pathways and isolating genes responsible for human attributes continues to surge ahead, making this premise lean farther from science fiction and closer to science fact. More and more traditional scientists are opening their minds to the possibility that emotional experiences may activate previously dormant genes. A devastating emotional trauma may have an immediate effect on

Often I think I'm delusional. Other times, I'm convinced that a stunning Red Kite is trying to communicate with me. My new friend stems from a small breeding program that rescued the species from extinction. The program's success has made this majestic bird a relatively common feature of the British landscape. A shy raptor that relies on carrion, scavenged from the fields and mountainsides. This particular bird, has found the nerve to forage in my little town. Every day aroun

I am always reluctant to ask for help. It harks back to the days at school when I was too timid to speak up during maths lessons. Having grasped the nettle, as it were, I recently forced myself to ask an incredible group of writers for assistance with some knotty bumps in researching my current WIP. This closed Facebook group sprang from a social thread created during the month long novel writing challenge, NaNoWriMo. Its primary function is to create a helpful, friendly atmo