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What is “community entrenchment” and why can it make us believe fake news?
These days, with the internet and social media, we’re exposed to fake news more than ever, misleading or false information presented as fact, sometim…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?
Depersonalization, a dissociative psychological syndrome, can be incredibly destabilising. It often takes years for sufferers to identify it.
Charac…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
What is social jet lag?
You’ve probably heard of jetlag, the feeling of fatigue and disorientation that occurs when you travel across different time zones, but did you know …
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Is sleeping in bad for your health?
I don’t know about you but for me not having to set an alarm on a Saturday or Sunday morning is really one of life’s simple pleasures. With my packed…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Which foods change our body odour?
Did you know that each of us has a truly unique body odour, which is influenced by a mix of genetic, hormonal, age-related, environmental, and lifest…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Could unfaithfulness be caused by genetics?
No one's proud of being unfaithful, but what if some people’s cheating was actually caused by genetics, rather than selfishness? That might sound lik…
3 weeks, 4 days 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…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
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…
3 weeks, 4 days 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…
3 weeks, 5 days 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…
3 weeks, 5 days ago