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### This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower
Scientists are discovering there are some mind tricks that can take your powers of self-control to the next levelâŚ
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### The simple ways you can change your personality, according to a cognitive neuroscientist
Want to become more confident, extroverted or assertive? Science shows that with a few simple changes, you can unlock your best self.
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### âWoolly mammoth miceâ are now real (and posing a major ethical dilemma)
Are scientists so preoccupied with whether or not they could bring back mammoths, that theyâre not concerned with whether they should?
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### Could this ingenious new (and affordable) science-backed gadget end the fear of public speaking?
This World Speech Day (15 March), a Cambridge scientist has launched a pioneering virtual reality platform that empowers users to conquer speech anxiety.
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### New issue: Detecting dementia
Many of us liken dementia to a loss of memory, but the condition comes from a much more fundamental erosion of the very structures our brains depend on. Dementia has multiple causes, and the collective symptoms typically sneak up on us. Our grey matter will have been diminishing for years before we, or those around us, notice a difference in our behaviour. As a result, weâre only able to spot most cases of dementia very late. But mercifully, that could be about to change. In this issue, we look at the breakthrough science on the cusp of developing a biological test to spot dementia early.
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### Your dogâs weight struggles might be genetic (just like in humans)
Researchers studied over 200 very good boys to find the key genetic links between human and canine obesity.
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### These are the best exercises to overcome insomnia: new study
Experts crunched the numbers on over 2,000 people to uncover the ultimate workout for a better night's kip.
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### Regularly reading articles like this will protect your brain from ageing: new study
Or any feature, book, or even email, according to new research.
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### The two numbers that could solve maths' biggest mysteries
Itâs one of modern mathematicsâ most challenging problems. How close are we to solving the Mandelbrot setâs final obstacle?
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### 4 ridiculously easy ways to upgrade your pancakes, according to science
Whether youâre going fluffy or thin, these easy science hacks will take your pancake game to the next level.
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### 101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
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### How to beat anxiety: 8 simple, concrete strategies to take control of your mind
Whether in the short- or long-term, there are lots of different techniques that can help you deal with anxiety.
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### 44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2025
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
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