Mind
Why saying no is so hard and what we can do about it
Why is saying no to other people so difficult – even when we really know we should? Sunita Sah's new book Defy has some novel ideas about the interpersonal forces holding us back
Culture
Mind
What the new science of magic reveals about perception and free will
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Mind
The best retro games console is the one you played at age 10
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Mind
Can’t stop doomscrolling? Here’s some research to help you cut back
Regulars
Mind
What happened when one woman set out to improve her personality
Culture
Mind
Psychology is revealing how to have a better relationship with money
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Humans
The epic scientific quest to reveal what makes folktales so compelling
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Mind
Struggling with envy? Here are some science-backed ways to help
Regulars
Humans
We’re uncovering a radically different view of civilisation’s origins
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Mind
From headaches to tics, how mass nocebo effects spread real symptoms
Social media is enabling health symptoms and mass psychogenic illnesses to spread quickly around the world. But by knowing how it happens, you can protect yourself
Features
Mind
What the new field of women’s neuroscience reveals about female brains
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Society
Building a true meritocracy means removing barriers, not ignoring them
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Humans
How our ancestors invented clothing and transformed it into fashion
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Society
The psychologist exposing the mental gymnastics that conceal racism
Features