Humans
The life of Veronique Le Guen, record-breaking caver
Veronique Le Guen died in 1990, just two years after she had set a world record for the most time spent alone in an underground cavern
Regulars
Humans
Here’s the secret to the ultimate thrill ride according to science
Regulars
Mind
Some people are exceptionally good at recognising voices
News
Health
Trypophobia: Why a fear of holes is real – and may be on the rise
Features
Health
The psychology behind the placebo effect just got stranger
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Mind
A sudden Eureka moment can trick you into believing something false
News
Humans
The big guide to small talk – a scientific masterclass on conversation
Features
Mind
The science of magic: Why our minds are so easily deceived
Video
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Culture
Humans
Who do you think you are? Why your sense of self is an illusion
Most of us are convinced that we're coherent individuals who are continuous in time. There's just one problem with this sense of self – it can’t exist
Features
Life
No more goody two shoes: Why true altruism can’t exist
Features
Mind
Can we really choose our own fate, or is free will an illusion?
Video
Technology
People share fake news online even when they can tell it’s not true
News
Mind
Don’t miss: Bio-art, poetic elements, and Detroit’s fate in your hands
Culture