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Why so much science research is flawed – and what to do about it

Dodgy results are fuelling flawed policy decisions and undermining medical advances. They could even make us lose faith in science. ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ investigates

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Has ritual human sacrifice shaped societies and class systems?

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Toxic form of tau protein foils memory formation in Alzheimer's

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Toxic form of tau protein foils memory formation in Alzheimer's

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The Myth of the Moral Brain: Could a drug make us nicer people?

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Stuttering isn't only psychological – and a cure might be coming

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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

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Life

Newborn neurons observed in a live brain for first time

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Tap the placebo effect to unlock your body's healing powers

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Health

I can tell you how to heal yourself with hypnosis

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Life

A mind trick that can break down your brain's barrier to success

Stuck in the same old rut? Failing to reach your potential? Throw the right switch in your head to change things for the better

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Humans

Wise interventions – when your brain needs a stronger nudge

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Anxious people hear some sounds as more important than they are

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Humans

The Persuaders: How we let the PR industry control our minds

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Life

The crying game: How tears can work for you

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