Health
Down in the dumps? Don’t worry, your brain is still on point
When the grey clouds gather, thinking seems like a real effort. But a bad mood has no bearing on your IQ, whereas a sunny mood seems to make you think faster
News
Humans
How creative computers will dream up things we’d never imagine
Features
Humans
Why being bored is stimulating – and useful, too
Features
Health
The Man Who Wasn’t There: Exploring the science of the self
Culture
Humans
Our number’s up: Machines will do maths we’ll never understand
Features
Health
Scientists reject claims of lab-grown mini human brain
News
Humans
The science of serendipity: Can we all become genius inventors?
Features
Health
Why choosing the right workout could fine-tune your brain
Features
Humans
Ancient whistle language uses whole brain for long-distance chat
News
Humans
7 mind slips that cause catastrophe – and how we can avoid them
Everyday cognitive and psychological traps catch us all out, and occasionally end in disaster. So what are we doing to protect ourselves?
Features
Humans
Consciousness evolved for the greater good, not just the self
Opinion
Humans
Computer-human hybrids could be best at scanning for danger
News
Humans
Think you’re punny? Computer that can tell how good a joke is
News
Humans
Darting eyes in REM sleep are seeing objects in your dreams
News