Revealed: What your thoughts look like and how they compare to others’
19 July 2023
We finally have a grasp on the many different ways of thinking and how your inner mindscape affects your experience of reality
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Why masses of new species have been staring us in the face all along
17 August 2022
Cutting edge analyses are revealing that species of mammal are more numerous than we thought, with thousands more hiding in plain sight. These discoveries could be key to rescuing biodiversity and preventing future pandemics
Can a robot ever be conscious and how would we know if it were?
7 July 2021
Some people think we could easily build and identify a conscious robot, while others insist that it’s impossible – it all depends on what you think consciousness is.
Green spaces aren’t just for nature – they boost our mental health too
24 March 2021
We’re beginning to understand just how vital access to natural space is for our mental well-being – with implications for how we design cities worldwide
Evolution is evolving: 13 ways we must rethink the theory of nature
23 September 2020
Do species really exist? Are genes destiny? Do only the fittest survive? Can we shape or stop evolution? New insights into nature are providing surprising answers, and a glorious new picture of life’s complexity
We're beginning to question the idea of species – including our own
11 December 2019
Are you a human, or a human-Neanderthal hybrid? The concept of the species, one of the most basic in biology, may not be as well-defined as we think
Your body's hidden language: How smell reveals more than you ever knew
9 October 2019
We can sniff out fear, find solace in the smell of a loved one, breathe in the scent of happiness. How we're deciphering the subliminal signals of human scent
Asia’s mysterious role in the early origins of humanity
4 July 2018
Bizarre fossils from China are revealing our species' Asian origins and rewriting the story of human evolution
Why the patriarchy isn't good for men and how to fix it
18 April 2018
Societies can be taught to be less misogynistic, but the first step is understanding how gender norms have backfired on men as well as women
How protective parents exacerbate gender differences
18 April 2018
Yes, men’s and women’s brains are wired differently – but the science shows that outside influences can also shape our gender identity
