Mind
We don’t have any viable way of countering conspiracy theories
Beliefs in conspiracy theories can damage societies and individuals, but the only effective ways to counter them are impractical, according to a review
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Life
Monkeys with human-like hands can be fooled by sleight-of-hand magic
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Comment
Presence review: A lively look at why we experience ghostly presences
Culture
Mind
Is someone lying to you? A lack of detail may give them away
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Technology
Why fears around children playing video games are counterproductive
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Space
The Longest Goodbye review: A poignant documentary on space psychology
Culture
Mind
The evolutionary origin of paranoia and why it is becoming more common
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Life
‘Love hormone’ may not be crucial for social bonding after all
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Mind
Children aged 5 are better at switching their attention than chimps
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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
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Humans
The science of self-knowledge is important, even if it is a bit fuzzy
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Environment
When water runs short, how do you get people to use their fair share?
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Mind
Ghostwatch interview: Writer of cult paranormal TV show tells all
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Health
Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks
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