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Technology

DeepMind's AI has learned to navigate the Tube using memory

By combining neural networks with external memory, Google’s DeepMind creates a system that can solve tasks like finding the shortest route on a transport map

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Humans

Abolishing locked psychiatric wards could put patients at risk

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Humans

Why scary clowns are threatening people all around the world

Analysis

Chimps, bonobos and orangutans grasp how others view the world

Life

Chimps, bonobos and orangutans grasp how others view the world

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Humans

Politicians may push up violent crime by getting tough on it

Leader

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Life

Why we worry: Understanding anxiety and how to help it

Features

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Humans

Men are more violent when there are more women around

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Maths says delaying Article 50 could bring better Brexit deal

Humans

Maths says delaying Article 50 could bring better Brexit deal

Comment

Don’t worry, bee happy: Bees found to have emotions and moods

Life

Don’t worry, bee happy: Bees found to have emotions and moods

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Humans

Living with adult children protects parents against depression

Have your kids boomeranged back home? Don’t worry, their presence could help reduce the risk of depression

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Technology

Camera spots your hidden prejudices from your body language

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Humans

We accurately weigh up a person's character in 0.1 seconds

Features

Humans

Don't think: How your brain works things out all by itself

Features

Humans

Fast asleep? Your unconscious is still listening

Features

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