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The surprising downsides of being a cynic

The surprising downsides of being a cynic A jaded view of human nature may render you more likely to suffer from disappointment and betrayal than...

31.03.2026 10

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David Robson

How horror films can soothe your anxiety

Jump scares and gore might not seem like the most soothing watching, but scary films can actually be the ideal therapy during anxious times. When I...

27.10.2025 70

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David Robson

The quick questions that create close bonds

The right questions can help us connect with strangers – and create closer bonds between parents and children. In 2024, a team of psychologists at...

16.09.2025 10

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How kids' brains change in 'wobbly-tooth puberty'

Long neglected by science, "middle childhood" between the age of six and 12 years old is a transformative period preparing children for growing up....

14.07.2025 20

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A simple trick to change other people's minds

People will be far more open-minded than you realise if you adopt these simple conversational techniques. "The growth of knowledge depends entirely...

27.03.2025 9

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An expert guide to emotional control

Ethan Kross is a world expert in the psychology of emotions, and he has identified a set of tools that can help us to tend our wellbeing. Ever since...

28.02.2025 10

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The brain's vivid blue cells that tune your sleep

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating our attention and sleep. ...

04.02.2025 10

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David Robson