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The mystery of yawning: We all do it, but why?

Health

The mystery of yawning: We all do it, but why?

Hot, tired brains and an excess of stress hormones. Could these be the reasons why we yawn, asks neuroscientist Simon Thompson

Opinion

Humans and birds share the same singing genes

Life

Humans and birds share the same singing genes

News

That CIA torture methods were pointless is no shock

Life

That CIA torture methods were pointless is no shock

Comment

How to think about… Probability

Humans

How to think about… Probability

Features

Inside an internet addiction treatment centre in China

Life

Inside an internet addiction treatment centre in China

Regulars

Personality affects maths-enhancing brain-zap method

Life

Personality affects maths-enhancing brain-zap method

News

Slowing down time helps us savour it all the more

Life

Slowing down time helps us savour it all the more

CultureLab

Bizarre brains highlight missing organ mystery

Life

Bizarre brains highlight missing organ mystery

Regulars

Too simple minds: Debunking myths about the human brain

Life

Too simple minds: Debunking myths about the human brain

CultureLab

What Pacific islanders have taught me about friendship

Life

What Pacific islanders have taught me about friendship

Human culture is about survival of the friendliest, says anthropologist John Edward Terrell – and Westerners could learn from more traditional societies

Opinion

Health

'Hug' brain test could diagnose conditions like autism

News

Life

The smart mouse with the half-human brain

News

Health

Has the brain-zap backlash begun?

News

Life

Dog head-turning shows they do understand what you say

Analysis