How to hack your unconscious… to boost your memory and learn better
25 July 2018
It seems like hard conscious work, but much of the learning process goes on deep in the mind. Here are the top tips to improve how you recall facts
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How to hack your unconscious… to take control of pain
25 July 2018
You can determine the amount of pain you perceive – pleasant smells, loving touches and foul language can all be powerful pain-busters
How to hack your unconscious… to conquer your fears
25 July 2018
Fear helps us survive, but phobias ruin lives. Some simple tricks send signals to your brain to allow you to feel the right amount of fear
How to hack your unconscious… to find your inner creativity
25 July 2018
Aha! moments of inspiration seem to come from nowhere – but the counterintuitive key to a creative brain is to defocus your thoughts
Lifting the lid on the unconscious
25 July 2018
Some 95 per cent of thought happens below the radar – by understanding how that works, you can game the system to beat your bad habits and unconscious biases
Yoga and meditation work better if you have a brain zap too
4 July 2018
Brain stimulation seems to offer a shortcut to unlocking the benefits of yoga and mindfulness sessions, but turbocharging meditation could have a dark side
Maverick or monster? The controversial pioneer of brain zapping
27 March 2018
In the 1950s, psychiatrist Robert Heath planted electrodes in people's brains to treat mental illness, creating a legacy that divides opinion to this day
Mind menders: how psychedelic drugs rebuild broken brains
22 November 2017
The healing powers of illegal drugs like MDMA and psilocybin are finally living up to the hype – and they are already transforming our view of mental illness
Awesome awe: The emotion that gives us superpowers
26 July 2017
Awe is so powerful it alters your sense of self, connects you with humanity and boosts your mind and body. And there's a surprising way to get more of it
The ethics issue: Should we make everyone 'normal'?
5 July 2017
If more people thought and acted in the same way, societies would probably be happier and safer. But at what cost?
