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Does parenthood really make us happier?

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Does parenthood really make us happier?

With record numbers of people choosing to remain childless and suggestions that parenthood isn't all it's cracked up, we look at what the science says

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Curing blind children reveals how the brain makes sense of sight

Health

Curing blind children reveals how the brain makes sense of sight

Opinion

Practising staring at dots can shrink your blind spot

Health

Practising staring at dots can shrink your blind spot

News

Down in the dumps? Don't worry, your brain is still on point

Health

Down in the dumps? Don't worry, your brain is still on point

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How creative computers will dream up things we'd never imagine

Humans

How creative computers will dream up things we'd never imagine

Features

Our number's up: Machines will do maths we'll never understand

Life

Our number's up: Machines will do maths we'll never understand

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The Man Who Wasn't There: Exploring the science of the self

Life

The Man Who Wasn't There: Exploring the science of the self

CultureLab

Why being bored is stimulating – and useful, too

Life

Why being bored is stimulating – and useful, too

Features

Scientists reject claims of lab-grown mini human brain

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Scientists reject claims of lab-grown mini human brain

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Why choosing the right workout could fine-tune your brain

Health

Why choosing the right workout could fine-tune your brain

Whether you need to focus for an exam, tap into your creativity, or curb cravings, there's a type of exercise that could help

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Humans

The science of serendipity: Can we all become genius inventors?

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Life

Ancient whistle language uses whole brain for long-distance chat

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Technology

Computer-human hybrids could be best at scanning for danger

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Life

7 mind slips that cause catastrophe – and how we can avoid them

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