Health
Solitary confinement is a crime against the mind
Freedom beckons for Albert Woodfox after 43 years in solitary – but we should heed the evidence that this is a cruel punishment and ban it
Opinion
Health
Surgeon proposes human head transplant operation as soon as 2017
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Health
Why learning in your sleep is an idea that’s reawakening
Features
Environment
Trail-blazing ants show hints of metacognition when seeking food
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Humans
Sixth personality trait measures your Machiavellian potential
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Health
20 billion nanoparticles talk to the brain using electricity
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Mind
Lost memories recovered in mice with a flash of light
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Environment
Chimps with magic stove show evolutionary capacity for cooking
Opinion
Health
Seeing awe-inspiring natural sights makes you a better person
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Health
Lost memories recovered in mice with a flash of light
Traces of "forgotten" memories lurk in the brain and can be revived with the right tools – raising hopes of new ways to help people with Alzheimer's or amnesia
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Health
The cat made me do it: Is your pet messing with your mind?
Features
Humans
Antisocial media: How Facebook is helping us to be nicer
Features
Health
Guilty pleasures: When is it wise to switch off your screen?
Features
Health
Brain implant that decodes intention will let us probe free will
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