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How to live with your regrets

Regret is often seen as undesirable, but it’s a crucial emotion in helping us develop. How do we harness its powerful lessons?
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The brain quirk that ruins future plans

We should think more about whom we'll be in the future because doing so has profound consequences for our health, happiness and financial security.
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Why people settle for romantic partners

We assume we choose our life partners very carefully but research shows we may be less selective in love than we think.
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The paradox of the 'frenemy'

You and your colleague have a love-hate relationship. Why does this this friendly-ish, ambivalent grey area make you so anxious?
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How awe can transform the mind

Intentionally seeking the feeling of awe can improve memory, boost creativity and relieve anxious rumination.
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The power of the 'fresh-start effect'

1 January may seem like an arbitrary date to start self-improvement, but there are good psychological reasons for doing so.
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Can you ever get over a grudge?

We all have ongoing grudges. It’s in our interests to get over them so, can we?
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Why you find do-gooders insufferable

‘Do-gooders’ are often judged harshly. Why do we resent their acts of altruism or question their motives?
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Why saying no feels so awkward

People have a hard time saying no, for fear of disagreement. Influencers can use this power for good or bad.
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The art of better conversation

Can you chat your way to greater social connection? Five useful steps can help us strengthen ties and avoid mistakes.
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74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russian hackers

Crypto-currency researchers say more than $400m of cyber-crime funds go to Russian gangs.
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World
Eccentric sewage rebels head for the big screen

When a group of middle-aged swimming friends from Scarborough became worried about sewage in the sea in the 1980s, they started staging eccentric stunts to highlight their cause, and even took on the government. Now, their story is being turned into a film.
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Business
How nurseries are keeping track of their toddlers

Misty Ardouin set up her nursery, Nestlings, in Cardiff City centre in 2019. At the end of each day, they would have a "good sit down" in the playroom with parents to catch-up on everything the children had been doing.
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Record high deforestation of Amazon in January

The number of trees cut down in the Brazilian Amazon in January far exceeded deforestation for the same month last year, according to government satellite data.
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Lessons in pleasure boost good safe sex

Teaching people about achieving sexual pleasure can help sell safe-sex messages, say researchers from the World Health Organization.
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White House left behind as states drop Covid rules

The White House is facing pressure to revise its position on mask wearing as pandemic restrictions are eased in a number of US states.
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James Webb telescope begins to focus its 'big eye'

It's a confusing but amazing image.
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How Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19

In Taiwan, finding someone who will talk about their Covid experience is harder than you might think.
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