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What mice can teach us about daydreaming

A quick trick for better focus

A daily ritual to boost your well-being

The hero’s journey, starring you

An upside to anger?

How our experiences shape our beliefs

The benefits of rockin’ out

Feel anxious over AI? You’re not alone

How happiness varies by age

What makes a silly love song?

Birds of a feather really do flock together

A better way to answer “So, what do you do?”

Why you should wait to share exciting news

The benefits of reading for pleasure

How ads lure you with science

When it makes sense to let kids lead

The link between language and memory

Here’s how unreliable our memories really are

In defense of keeping that frown upside-down

What makes a relationship thrive?

Why you feel exhausted after some social interactions

Another reason to procrastinate

Can naps make you a better problem-solver?

How “self-essentialism” makes others attractive

We get by with a little help from our friends

More trouble with income inequality

A surprising quirk of mask-wearing behavior

Why clowns are scary

When studying misinformation backfires

How to make it easier to save money

Babies versus bots

Why ghosting is so scary

Why it’s hard to learn from failure

A small but effective way to fight loneliness

A counterintuitive way to achieve difficult goals

Are younger siblings more rebellious?

Are riddles easier when you read them?

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