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Why happiness reports deserve more scrutiny
When it comes to surveys about well-being, it is best to read the fine print
Whether you heard it or not, the lockdown had a soundtrack
The noise on social media was offset by silent streets
It's all your fault: why we're so quick to blame others
The Covid-19 crisis seems to have turned into the Olympic Games of finger pointing
How to keep your brain healthy during lockdown
Acute isolation causes social craving – similar to hunger
In a pandemic, effective communication is everything
During crises especially, there is good reason for heads of states to be well informed and precise in their communication
We can combat the virus by equipping governments with an arsenal of neurotech
Authorities are right to leverage biology in the current crisis but they should not ignore the benefits of neuroscience
How can we make the workplace adapt to us, instead of the other way around?
Neuroscience is finding new ways to regulate our workloads based on our attention spans
How a judo champion gave me an early lesson in the science of physical contact
At the start of a fight, it was like Bernard Tchoullouyan was barely touching you. Then, out of nowhere, you would feel the grip
Why brains are top of the agenda at Davos this year
Most of us understand the need to take care of our physical health but far fewer of us have the same approach to our brains
'Use it or lose it' might not be backed by science but don't give up Sudoku just yet
A recent study found intellectual pursuits are unlikely to stave off mental decline – but that shouldn't deter enthusiasts from sharpening their cognitive skills
As a life-long carnivore, I'm now embracing Meatless Mondays
Cutting down on the amount of animal protein we eat is good for our health and the environment. It also give you a new-found appreciation of vegetables
It's the season for the science of scent
Smell is the most evocative of our senses – no wonder retailers are finding new ways to make the most of it
Are you paralysed by indecision? Greater choice doesn't always mean a better selection
It's no wonder we can feel frozen when a simple coffee order involves making a one-in-80,000 choice
Instead of replicating the past, artificial intelligence should be used to create the art of the future
Technology could offer a truly personalised sensory experience, in which we can all smell colours, see music and hear scents
The neuroscience behind the appeal of vaping
Marketeers have created the vapers' equivalent of Instagramming dishes in restaurants
