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Many think the answer is obvious: we ought to cut immoral people out of our lives. But that isn’t necessarily the best option ...

Defying the predetermined shapes of her world, a woman must carve out her own space in this stunning, surreal animation ...

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Like billions of people, I use caffeine. But there is a glaring double standard in the drugs we stigmatise or celebrate ...

A child squirms in her chair as she faces a single marshmallow. She’s been told that if she can hold out for a little while – resist the temptation to take the treat – she’ll be rewarded with two ...

The past is vividly alive in the Old Town of Würzburg in Germany. Walking the spindly streets, I felt transported to the medieval days: I could practically see the ruddy burghers going about their ...

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Sketching does more than simply represent the world. Throughout human history, it has helped us understand and transform it ...

Offering undivided attention and curiosity not only lowers the temperature of a conversation but can change its outcome When you get involved in a heated disagreement, perhaps in favour of your ...

Although rarely talked about, hair-pulling and skin-picking are surprisingly common, affecting 2 to 5 per cent of the population, or between 200-400 million people worldwide. As a psychologist, I ...