Edited by Matt Huston
The body and physical health
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Shaggy and strong, or shorn and sharp? Hair’s evolving symbolism
by Frank Gonzalez-Crussi
Thinkers and theories
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The id and the nudge: where Freud meets behavioural economics
by Briana S Last
Human evolution
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Our evolved intuitions about privacy aren’t made for this era
by Joe Green & Azim Shariff
Difficult emotions
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The ‘melancholic joy’ of living in our brutal, beautiful world
by Brian Treanor
Learning and education
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How to study effectively
Forget cramming, ditch the highlighter, and stop passively rereading. The psychology of learning offers better tactics
by Paul Penn
Addiction
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Mental illness and substance use: genes show a two-way street
by Jorien Treur
Loneliness and solitude
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How to overcome the loneliness of youth
It’s extremely common to feel lonely when you’re young. Many strategies can help, the key is finding what works for you
by Lily Verity & Pamela Qualter
Life stages
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Quit the millennial bashing – generationalism is bad science
by Cort W Rudolph
Spirituality and religion
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How an intense spiritual retreat might change your brain
by Andrew Newberg
Drugs and psychedelics
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To learn from a psychedelic trip, explore the dreams that follow
by Mackenzie Amara
Community
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From wars to pandemics, people in crisis need to feel connected
by Edgar Jones
The body and physical health
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How to love your body
Are you unhappy with what you see in the mirror? Getting comfortable in your own skin can be hard work, but it’s worth it
by Charlotte H Markey