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'It's better to be safe than sorry': How superstitions may still benefit us
New research found behaving superstitiously could benefit us psychologically, even if we know it has no real effect on the outcomes of our actions.
What do you know about psychology's most infamous experiments? Test your knowledge in this science quiz.
Quiz From shocking studies to ESP, what do you know about the most infamous and bizarre psychological experiments ever conducted?
At-home brain stimulation could be promising depression treatment, trial hints
A new trial suggests that at-home brain stimulation could potentially be a first-line treatment for depression. However, some experts are skeptical.
'What is normal today may not be normal in a year's time': Dr. Dinesh Bhugra on the idea of 'normal' in psychiatry
Live Science spoke with leading psychiatrist Dr. Dinesh Bhugra ahead of his appearance at the HowTheLightGetsIn festival in London.
What is ASMR, and why do only some people experience it?
If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know.
Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds
A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
'Scent therapy' helps unlock memories in people with depression, trial finds
Scent therapy could be a useful tool for helping people with depression tap into their autobiographical memories, a small trial hints.
Why does time slow down in near-death experiences? An expert weighs in.
Time can seem to slow down in near-death situations, and speed up as we age. Exactly how does our brain process time?
