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Have you ever wondered why we behave the way we do? From the evolution of human aggression to why humans are so curious, Live Science takes you inside our minds to explain the science behind the things we do, why we do them and what is going on in our brain when it happens. Whether it's pondering the weird things humans do every day or why we believe in conspiracy theories, our expert writers and editors track down the biggest stories in psychology, sociology and neuroscience, bringing you the latest news, features and articles about human behavior.
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Why do kids eat their boogers?
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Science crosswordLive Science crossword puzzle #30: Brightest star in the night sky — 5 down
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Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbers puzzle
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QuizConspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?
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21 of the best conspiracy theories
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'Yeti hair' found in Himalayas is actually from a horse, BBC series reveals
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Haunting 'mermaid' mummy from Japan is a gruesome monkey-fish hybrid with 'dragon claws,' new scans reveal
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OpinionAre ghosts real?
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The biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years is about to begin
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Most methods for squashing conspiracy theories don't work, study finds. Here's what does.
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How do flat-Earthers explain the equinox? We investigated.
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Your pupils can count … sort of
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AI is getting better and better at generating faces — but you can train to spot the fakes
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You don't need to be very happy to avoid an early death from chronic disease, study finds
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Trump executive order calls mental health prescriptions a 'threat' — why?
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'It's better to be safe than sorry': How superstitions may still benefit us
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QuizWhat do you know about psychology's most infamous experiments? Test your knowledge in this science quiz.
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At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints
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You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
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What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?
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