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The body and physical health

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In defence of slouching: the bad science behind good posture

The idea that we should all stand straight is widely accepted. But this modern obsession has dubious origins

by Beth Linker

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Civic life

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The surprising way to tackle prejudice in the real world

The good news is there are many effective anti-prejudice interventions, but the most promising remains relatively unknown

by Wing Hsieh

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Artists and art history

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Circles possess a defiant beauty in the abstract works of Howardena Pindell

Directed by César Martínez Barba

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Race and ethnicity

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If racial identity can be fluid, who changes their race?

Understanding how individuals change their self-described race helps us decode racial dynamics in the US and beyond

by Alexander Agadjanian

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Progress and the future

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Over-optimism about racial justice is widespread and harmful

Achieving racial justice takes work, but narratives of ever-unfolding progress can make it seem as if the job is already done

by Michael Kraus

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Painting and sculpture

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After years of struggle, an artist faces a new obstacle – staggering success

Directed by Titus Kaphar and Alex Mallis

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Mental health

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Bias in mental health diagnosis gets in the way of treatment

Some groups are at risk of receiving less accurate mental health diagnoses. The expanded use of diagnostic aids could help

by Howard N Garb

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Race and ethnicity

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Fitting in is human: forcing someone to fit in is oppression

We’re all cultural code-switchers, altering how we present ourselves to fit into the world. For some, it’s a losing game

by Arianna Falbo