Humans
Personality tests reveal the flip side of comedy
Climbing up on stage to tell jokes to a bunch of strangers may seem like the most extroverted of activities, but comedians have revealed a surprising shy side
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Music lessons provide a workout for the brain
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Paradoxical gene causes and protects against Alzheimer’s
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Brain scan reveals memories of where you’ve been
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Why pets give us warm and fuzzy feelings
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High-speed brains are in the genes
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Seven ways to fool your sense of touch
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Tactile illusions 2: Perceptual rivalry
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Tactile illusions 3: Boxing clever
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Tactile illusions 5: Change numbness
Your fingertips are among the most sensitive parts of your body, and this makes them surprisingly easy to fool
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Tactile illusions 6: Motion after-effects
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Tactile illusions 7: Parchment skin
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‘Mad cow’ protein may keep brain cells chatting
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‘Theory of mind’ could help explain belief in God
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