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Parrots find ‘laughter’ contagious and high-five in mid air
Chortling parrots join humans, apes and rats in elite club of species that find fun infectious and enjoy a laugh or two together
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Premature babies’ brains respond differently to gentle touching
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Health
Neuroleaks: The secret dialogue between brain and body
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Health
When I try to imagine my girlfriend’s face, I draw a blank
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People with no mind’s eye may help us boost our creativity
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Your brain fills gaps in your hearing without you realising
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Mystery brain particles may link head injuries to dementia
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Humans
Emotions are not universal – we build them for ourselves
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Humans
How to train your brain to be like a memory champion’s
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Environment
Sociable woodpeckers that cooperate have evolved smaller brains
It’s long been thought that living in a group leads to bigger brains – including in humans. But a surprising finding in woodpeckers shows this isn’t always the case
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Older people are just as good at judging music as younger adults
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Brain’s inability to see that something is safe causes OCD
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Mind
Humans control robots with their minds by watching for mistakes
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Autoimmune disorders linked to an increased risk of dementia
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