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Don't miss: Kubrick's genius, Haida mythology and the power of emotion

16 April 2019

Explore the life and work of director Stanley Kubrick, watch ancient folklore in an endangered language, and discover how emotion shapes the human brain

A touchy-feely part of the brain helps you enjoy a gentle caress

15 April 2019

A part of the brain involved with self-awareness, called the insular cortex, appears to be linked to why a tender stroke on the skin can feel nice

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Don't miss: Kubrick's genius, Haida mythology and the power of emotion

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