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Languages around the world have words for ‘this’ and ‘that’, study finds

A number of languages across the world have words for “this” and “that”, according to a new study. Researchers studied more than 1,000 speakers of 29 different languages to see how they use demonstratives – words that show where something is in ...

30 Oct 2023 at 16:53

Life

What The Traitors teaches us about herd mentality

In a world where social influence often shapes our choices, the BBC’s hit series The Traitors offers a thrilling glimpse into the psychology of trust, deception, and group dynamics. As contestants navigate a high-stakes game of betrayal, ...

16 Jan 2025 at 14:00

Touch can help improve feelings of pain or depression, study suggests

Physical touch, such as a hug or even the sensation of a weighted blanket, could help improve physical and mental health, new research has found. Touch from both humans and animals can reduce pain, feelings of depression, and anxiety in ...

08 Apr 2024 at 18:09

DNA testing of elephant ivory reveals tactics of criminal networks

Scientists have used DNA testing of ivory to uncover the international criminal networks behind the trafficking of the product out of Africa. Experts say the genetic connections they found indicate a higher degree of organisation among ...

14 Feb 2022 at 18:55

Life

5 new books to read this week

Snap and Exit author Belinda Bauer returns with another gripping crime story… Fiction The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer is published in hardback by Bantam, priced £16.99 (ebook £8.99). Available February 27 THE NEW BELINDA BAUER ...

26 Feb 2025 at 11:52

The Celebrity Traitors: Is body language reliable at detecting honesty?

Health & Wellbeing

Is body language reliable at detecting honesty? Here’s what the experts think

Anticipation is high as we prepare to settle on the sofa and watch the first episode of the much-anticipated The Celebrity Traitors. The show has gained popularity throughout the last few years for its fascinating exploration of ...

06 Oct 2025 at 22:48

A posed smile can improve your mood, new research suggests

A posed smile can improve your mood suggesting that it may be possible to smile your way to happiness, a new study suggests. Psychologists have long questioned whether facial expressions influence people’s emotional experiences ...

20 Oct 2022 at 18:56

Tool use may be socially learned in wild chimpanzees, research suggests

Chimpanzees do not automatically know how to crack nuts with stone tools, but instead learn this behaviour from others, new research suggests. The findings indicate the culture of the animals may be more similar to humans than ...

24 Jan 2022 at 18:55

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