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The Rorschach test is still frequently used

Mind

Controversial psychology tests are often still used in US courts

A third of psychological tests used in US court proceedings aren’t generally accepted by experts in the field, a study has found

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faces

Humans

When a smile is not a smile – what our facial expressions really mean

Features

Drugs may be able to fix our romantic lives when things go wrong

Health

Drugs may be able to fix our romantic lives when things go wrong

Culture

Dr. David Rosenhan

Definition

The Rosenhan experiment

Humans

The life of Veronique Le Guen, record-breaking caver

Regulars

Here's the secret to the ultimate thrill ride according to science

Humans

Here's the secret to the ultimate thrill ride according to science

Regulars

Some people are exceptionally good at recognising voices

Mind

Some people are exceptionally good at recognising voices

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Leaf with holes

Health

Trypophobia: Why a fear of holes is real – and may be on the rise

Features

The psychology behind the placebo effect just got stranger

Mind

The psychology behind the placebo effect just got stranger

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Smiling man

Mind

A sudden Eureka moment can trick you into believing something false

Experiencing a sudden realisation - a Eureka moment - might lead you to believe that a false statement is true

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Humans

The big guide to small talk – a scientific masterclass on conversation

Features

Video

The science of magic: Why our minds are so easily deceived

Video

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Culture

Life

No more goody two shoes: Why true altruism can’t exist

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