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Sorry Darwin, but it turns out promiscuity benefits females too

Sorry Darwin, but it turns out promiscuity benefits females too

9 March 2022

The female of the species has incorrectly been cast as a coy and submissive Victorian housewife. This couldn't be further from the truth, says Lucy Cooke
Child breaking an egg into a bowl, accidentally making a mess in the process. Space for copy.

Make mistakes on purpose – it can dramatically boost your performance

9 March 2022

"Deliberate erring" offers a surprising but effective way to enhance your memory and improve how you perform in many unexpected areas of life, says David Robson

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