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psychology

Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

Mind

Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

Looking after yourself can feel like an indulgence. But multiple studies show that the right sort of self-compassion can help us be more generous

Features

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Humans

The science of self-knowledge is important, even if it is a bit fuzzy

Leader

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Environment

When water runs short, how do you get people to use their fair share?

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Ghostwatch interview: Writer of cult paranormal TV show tells all

Mind

Ghostwatch interview: Writer of cult paranormal TV show tells all

Culture

The app Nerva may ease irritable bowel syndrome symptoms

Health

Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks

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Technology

People prefer tech they think is old – even when it's actually not

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Life

Cambridge lab for clever birds saved from closure by public donations

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How to understand your inner voice and control your inner critic

Mind

How to understand your inner voice and control your inner critic

Features

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Humans

'Funk fungus' is a funny phrase and scientists now know why

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Humans

Privileged people misjudge effects of pro-equality policies on them

People from societally advantaged groups think equality-promoting policies will affect them negatively, even if they would actually benefit

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Mind

You might avoid divisive products if your parents argued as a child

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Humans

Traffic accident statistics on signs may actually cause more crashes

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Mind

Listening to friends tell you about their dreams helps develop empathy

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Video

Steven Pinker: Why humans aren't as irrational as they seem

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