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psychology

Questions on post-its

Mind

We jump to conclusions even when it pays to wait for the facts

We give up collecting data more quickly when information fits what we want to be true, even if this leaves us worse off – but there are ways to improve your thinking

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Boy attacks girl while others watch

Mind

Bystander effect: Famous psychology result could be completely wrong

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A wallet on the floor

Humans

We are more likely to return a lost wallet if it is full of cash

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person asleep

Health

People with narcolepsy may be more creative because of how they sleep

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a woman with a shadow image of herself

Definition

Psychology

child being read a bedtime story with a dinosaur shadow on the wall

Mind

The Science of Storytelling is an essential guide to our own minds

Culture

Jared Diamond

Earth

Want to stop climate change? Jared Diamond says nations need therapy

Culture

people meditating

Health

Brain scans reveal magic mushroom drug enhances mindfulness meditation

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Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

Technology

Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

Culture

High Life’s sex and black holes sci-fi intrigues without satisfying

Space

High Life’s sex and black holes sci-fi intrigues without satisfying

High Life, a sci-fi tale of black holes, redemption and sex, intrigues while leaving big questions unanswered – like who does the disembodied hand belong to?

Culture

Technology

The truth about lie detectors: They don't work and never have

Insight

Mind

Weird physical illusion makes you think objects are impossibly light

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Mind

Aaaaaargh! The true nature of screaming has finally been revealed

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Mind

The psychology of magic and how it plays with our minds

Culture

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