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Dad power: The surprising new science of fatherhood

21 March 2018

When Anna Machin realised science was skewed towards mums, she set out to change that - and discovered fatherhood comes with a raft of changes to the mind and body

We must all wake up to the need for a good lie-in at the weekend

21 March 2018

Without more of the dream-dense morning sleep that is so important for our brains and health, we risk sleepwalking our way to problems

Why dreaming is vital: Unlocking the power of REM sleep

21 March 2018

Dreams play a key role in boosting creative thought, memory, learning and even mental health. Now modern life may be cutting them short, with serious consequences

5 ways to boost your dreams and improve your health

21 March 2018

Having more dreams each night could be key to mental well-being. Here’s what to do – and what to avoid – if you want to increase your dose

Enlightenment now: The rise and fall of progress

19 March 2018

Steven Pinker argues for optimism and Enlightenment values in his latest book, but there are some serious flaws in his argument

First anatomical evidence of several types of schizophrenia

18 March 2018

Is there more than one type of schizophrenia? Brain scans suggest there are at least two different kinds - a finding that may lead to better treatments