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Junchang Lü was is one of the most important dinosaur researchers of the past half century
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When AI Misjudgment Is Not an Accident
Intentional bias is another way artificial intelligence could hurt us
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Why Can't Christine Blasey Ford Remember How She Got Home?
Time-dependent effects of stress on the hippocampus and memory—and why they matter
Can Introverts Be Happy in a World That Can't Stop Talking?
Acceptance is key to the well-being and authenticity of introverts
The Danger of Seeing Breaks as a Form of Giving Up
Taking time to step away from a problem may be the cognitive kick you need for a solution
Oneness, Weirdness and Alienation
A new book about psychedelics conveys their subversive, estranging weirdness
Play It Again, Sam
Why repeated sounds are music to our ears
What Drives Our Quest for the Perfect Instagram Picture?
Instagram is a social mirror for more than just selfies
Podcast Recap (September 2018): Coddling, Positive Relationships and Free Will
The Psychology Podcast Recap for September 2018
Recent Research Sheds New Light on Why Nicotine Is So Addictive
It's not just rewarding to the brain by itself; it also enhances and prolongs the pleasure we get from other activities
How Reliable Are the Memories of Sexual Assault Victims?
The expert testimony excluded from the Kavanaugh hearing
You've Heard of Post-Traumatic Stress, but What about Post-Traumatic Growth?
It’s the flip side: the deep psychological health that emerges surprisingly often when people have a close brush with a disaster like Hurricane Florence
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