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Behaviour

Mind

How teaching molecules to think is revealing what a ‘mind’ really is

Networks of molecules in our body behave as though they have goals and desires. Understanding this phenomenon could solve the origins of life and mind in one fell swoop

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Society

We were wrong about being able to ‘nudge’ people to improve the world

Comment

Mind

What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong?

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Humans

Why bosses exploit their most loyal employees

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Mind

What characterises a dark empath? The science behind the buzzword

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Humans

Weary parents shouldn’t miss this science-backed guide to raising kids

Culture

Humans

Babies start showing empathy even before they can speak

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Mind

Can we get better at spotting when someone is lying?

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Humans

Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles

News

Humans

Our drive for adventure and challenge has ancient origins

Why are some people drawn towards exploration and challenge 鈥� even to the point of extreme danger? Alex Hutchinson's bracing new book unpicks the complex reasons

Culture

Mind

We are all bad at choosing random numbers in our own unique way

News

Society

Our trust in society is eroding. We need to fight back

Comment

Mind

Is my frequent laughter damaging my credibility at work?

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Mind

Self-centred, spoiled and lonely? Examining the only child stereotype

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