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The truth about oldest, youngest and middle children, according to science
Prepare to stoke the flames of sibling rivalry...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Why does time seem to fly when we’re having fun? A new study explains
Researchers have shed light on the science behind the well-known saying.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Should you wait for “something better” to come along? Here’s the science behind it
New research has given us an insight.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Long Reads
Suffering from burnout? Here’s why you should try the 42% rule
UK workers are clocking up an average of 28 hours overtime a month during lockdown.
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- Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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- Anna Brech
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Coronavirus, Explained: a snapshot of Netflix’s enlightening new show
The documentary unpicks the science behind the global pandemic.
Long Reads
The gripping true stories of the Apollo 11 Space Wives
“You think going to the moon is hard, try staying at home...”
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- Marisa Bate
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Astrology
Supermoon April 2020: How it brought the world together
Did you look for last night’s pink moon? Many of us turned our heads skyward for a quiet moment of peace and reflection, all connected under the same sky.
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- Ally Sinyard
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Life
The scientific reason why helping others makes you feel so good
Looking to boost your mood and make a difference? You’ve come to the right place.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
Coffee actually does solve problems, so pour us another espresso
Is there anything it can't do?
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- Heloise Wood
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Careers
“How I got my job designing chocolate bars”
Have you designed an M&M to taste like hot cross buns recently? Then you’re seriously missing out...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Astrology
The Earth has shifted – and you now have a different star sign
Think you’re a Pisces? Think again.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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What does it really mean when we talk about Pisces season?
An explainer on this astrological concept.
Life
The cheap wine hack that could save you bundles of cash
Make your cheap red plonk taste like a premium vintage.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Female scientists don’t actually exist, according to the GCSE science curriculum
Women? In science? Never!
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- Lauren Geall
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Long Reads
Why is it so hard to maintain friendships as we get older?
Our social circles shrink at the age of 25. But why does this happen, and what can we do about it?
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- Amber Bryce
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Life
Looking to make some new friends in 2020? This is how long it really takes
Want to make a new friend? Get ready to put in some serious work.
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- Susan Devaney
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Long Reads
This is the key to making good habits stick, according to science
It's all about that magic word: friction.
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- Wendy Wood
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Life
Why we should all be walking during our lunch breaks, according to psychologists
How making the most of your lunch breaks can help improve your work life.
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- Aiden Wynn
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- Jonathan Thompson
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Meet the woman researching polar microplastics in Antarctica
She's a scientist and an explorer all in one.
Life
Can’t stop focusing on the negative? This is why
Our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative – but there’s a way we can change this.
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- Lauren Geall
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