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Here’s what happens in your brain when you hear a joke, and why you find it funny – or not

8/14/2023

It all stems from our brains’ ability to recognise incongruity in the world around us and then resolve it.

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Online self-diagnosis culture is subtly failing your mental health. Here’s how to break free

7/8/2023

With mental health being in short supply, an alternative option has popped up in the form of well-meaning online communities offering support. But are these a safe option?

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Why you’re hardwired to trust confident voices. Even when they’re wrong

6/23/2023

Human evolution has led to us naturally believe statements delivered in a more assured manner.

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'At my dad’s funeral, I couldn't cry’: Why men find tearing up so difficult (and how this harms us all)

5/18/2023

The intriguing science of why we cry – and how tearing up can bolster your mental health.

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Does having children actually make you happy? A neuroscientist explains

5/14/2023

Some parents say having kids is the best thing they've ever done... others would quite like some time to themselves. So, overall, does having kids make you happier?

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The neuroscience behind why this optical illusion messes with your brain

5/4/2023

The exact process of why the illusion seems to move has only recently been discovered.

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Why the myth that we only use 10 per cent of our brain needs to die

5/1/2023

The idea has existed for more than a century and is not only nonsense but potentially dangerous.

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What is burnout and what does it do to us?

4/25/2023

Feeling the strain at work? What you're feeling could be burnout.

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What makes even your strangest dreams feel familiar, explained by a neuroscientist

3/8/2023

Our sleeping brains weave a patchwork out of our memories in complex, baffling ways.

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The psychology of grief: Why losing a pet dog or cat is like losing a family member

12/20/2022

Several studies have found that the bereavement of a pet can be just as traumatic as the bereavement of a human family member.

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Mind-controlled tech: Is it possible?

11/11/2022

Thought-controlled devices seem exciting and sci-fi, but it does mean having a chip in your head.

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The mystery of migraines

10/15/2022

According to the NHS, around 10 million people aged 15 to 69 in the UK suffer from migraines. But our understanding of them is still incomplete, and there isn’t even a pill to make them go away.

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Psychedelics: A neuroscientist's guide to how they change your brain

10/1/2022

In recent years, psychedelic drugs have received increasing attention for their potential therapeutic applications. But what exactly are they? What do they do? Are they actually beneficial? All your questions, answered.

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Don’t sneer, national mourning is a fundamental part of human bonding. Here's the neuroscience

9/20/2022

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II saw hundreds of thousands of mourners line the streets of London to pay their respects to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

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Are you better off working from home? Here's what the science says

9/5/2022

More than two years ago, many of us started working from home at least some of the time. So now the novelty has worn off, are hybrid workers more productive and happier than those working full-time in the office?

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Money can't buy happiness, a neuroscientist explains why

7/29/2022

We all need enough funds to cover our basic needs, but beyond that the connection between wealth and wellness is less clear.

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Parasocial relationships |When your favourite celebrities feel like friends

6/28/2022

Have you ever referred to Taylor Swift as just 'Taylor'? Left a 'looking good hun xxx' comment on Ariana Grande's Instagram? You might be in a parasocial relationship.

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A neuroscientist debunks the most annoyingly common productivity myths

6/19/2022

How much truth is behind the productivity myths touted by influencers, and do we all need to be setting our alarms for 4am?

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Be more productive: A neuroscientist explains how to get more done in less time

5/26/2022

有各种各样的其他生产力神话e – but are there any that actually work?

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Which is better: optimism or pessimism?

3/12/2022

There are benefits and drawbacks to both.

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Got burnout? Here's why and what you can do to recharge

3/2/2022

Long hours, low pay and a lack of appreciation – among other things – can make for a stressful workplace and lead to burnout.

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What exactly is intelligence, and is it inherited?

1/24/2022

我们注定是一样聪明的基因会吗l allow?

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Do genetics affect mental health?

1/11/2022

There are a great many factors that affect your mental health – but is there a gene for depression or anxiety?

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Why do I keep having random violent thoughts in public?

12/19/2021

Alarming thoughts are perfectly normal and are a sign your brain is working as it should be... just as long as you're not acting on them.

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