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Can I cure my fear of spiders?
If just thinking of spiders is enough to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, or you jump any time you see one, the chances are you suff…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?
We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?
Not getting a good night’s sleep can certainly leave you feeling grumpy and groggy, but can it also make you selfish? Sleep experts at the University…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why do couples often look alike?
You may remember we talked about whether or not opposites attract in a recent episode of Do You Really Know. As it turns out, more often than not, co…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?
You know how sometimes you might indulge in a bit too much junk food, or maybe the kids aren’t acing their tests, or perhaps you’re navigating the si…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why are young people looking so old?
If you're aged between 30 and 40, you're part of Generation Y, also known as the ‘millennials’ You may have already said to yourself that the next ge…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why doesn’t every language have a word for blue?
Our planet is full of blue things. The sea, the sky. Blueberries, bluebirds, bluebells. If English is your only language, it’s probably inconceivable…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
What is muscle dysmorphia?
It's back to school! DYRK is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Does money really make us happy?
According to a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, people in wealthier countries are happier on average, but only up to a point. Even in so-called…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How do you explain intuition?
We've all experienced those gut feelings, hunches, or flashes of insight that seem to come from nowhere. But what exactly is intuition, and can it be…
5 months, 3 weeks ago