Joel Werner

If you haven't brushed up on your dinosaurs lately you might be in for a shock. But there's a reason why your kids can name dinosaurs that you've never heard of, writes Joel Werner.

Radiohead fans are obsessed with Pyramid Song. It's not the vocals or lyrics that hook them in, it's the rhythm. So what's so extraordinary about this song?

It's probably the most famous chord in popular music — but for decades, no-one could figure out exactly how to play the opening chord of A Hard Day's Night.

New dad Joel Werner thought he'd be immune to the effects of sleep deprivation. A scientific study proved him wrong.

In the past, people suffering from delusional beliefs might have thought that they were Napoleon or that the KGB was tapping their phone. These days, many believe that they're the star of a movie or a reality television show, even when they're not. Joel Werner reports from New York on the under-recognised influence of culture on mental health.

‘Standing in the warmest light’ is an artwork made entirely out of moss; a line of John Anderson poetry transformed into nature art.