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At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints

By Emily Cooke published

A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some experts are skeptical.

Psychology
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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?

By Patrick Pester published

People all over the world believe they've seen or heard a ghost, but there's no scientific evidence for spirits, hauntings or the paranormal. So what's behind these "encounters"?

Conspiracies & Paranormal
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Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?

By Alexander McNamara published

Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?

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You can change your personality intentionally, research shows

By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published

Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.

Psychology
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A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'

By Alexander McNamara published

Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week
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What causes people to 'choke' under pressure?

By Anna Gora, Christoph Schwaiger last updated

People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?

Psychology
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Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword

By Alexander McNamara published

Science news this week Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week
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Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'

By Harry Baker published

A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.

Arts & Entertainment
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'What is normal today may not be normal in a year's time': Dr. Dinesh Bhugra on the idea of 'normal' in psychiatry

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Live Science spoke with leading psychiatrist Dr. Dinesh Bhugra ahead of his appearance at the HowTheLightGetsIn festival in London.

Psychology
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Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars

By Alexander McNamara published

Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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