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In Britain, we spend millions of pounds on gadgets every year. Our houses are filled with pieces of cool technology and the latest appliances, as well as fun little novelty toys like remote control helicopters, or miniature camper vans.Whether it’s the latest VR headset on the market, or something that reminds us of our childhood, we’re obsessed with buying gadgets, but what makes us love them so much?1. Gadgets remind us of our pastWe all have that childhood memory of...

Looking back on the past is part of human nature. And, companies have been quick to cash in on nostalgia in recent years.The last few months have been particularly filled with re-launches of old tech devices.From a revamped Nokia 3310, to a new Tamagotchi, here are a few nostalgic gadgets which have been launched recently…1. The Nintendo NES Classic EditionLong-gone is the time that Nintendo led the console market. But, this doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten the fun and joy of...

It’s a well-known coping strategy when you’re feeling down to think back on happy memories. And, according to a new study on mice, recalling positive memories could do even more good than we thought: it might increase long-term resilience to stress even more effectively than actually experiencing a new happy event. Making MemoriesSteve Ramirez and his colleagues at MIT began by creating a happy memory for the mice: researchers let male mice spend some time with a female. A chemical...