Tag: Brain
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Mental strength triumphs in nail-biting finals
Are mental powers in sport more exciting than physical skills? Cricketer Ben Stokes and Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic performed under crushing pressure to seize victories on Sunday.
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Health warning over ‘inverted hallucinations’
Is there a deadly new plague sweeping through rich societies? Tomorrow, a leading psychologist will warn of the public health threat caused by lack of awareness of what is before our eyes.
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Teen heroes amaze, delight and kindle hope
Do teenagers deserve more respect? The news is suddenly full of amazing young people, whose energy and idealism is taking the world by storm. So, how come adolescence has such a bad name?
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New robot ‘on the path to self-awareness’
Scientists at Colombia University have built a robot that learns about itself in the same way as a baby. It could be a major step towards machines that are fully self-aware.
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The incredible story of triplets split at birth
Does nature or nurture determine who we are? Identical triplets were separated at birth and raised by very different families. Years later, the three strangers met for the first time.
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Humble hero voted UK’s favourite sportsman
How important is it to be modest? Cyclist Geraint Thomas has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. He has had an extraordinary year, but many are struck by his unassuming...
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We believe in miracles say 72% of young people
Are miracles possible? According to a new survey, three in five British people think miracles can happen. If so, it could explain the remarkable survival story of baby Lily Groesbeck.
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‘Beauty or brains… I was blessed with both!’
Is self-esteem overrated? The Apprentice returns next week, and the candidates have been unveiled. As usual, they ooze extreme self-confidence: a...
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I, Hunter: how a name can change your life
How much do they matter? The most popular baby names of 2017 have been revealed. Studies show that what you are named can influence everything from your exam results to your face.
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The self-harm crisis blighting British teens
What should be done about self-harm? A shocking Children’s Society study has revealed that over a fifth of 14-year-old British girls said they had hurt themselves on purpose in the last year.
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Stop testing kids at 16, say neuroscientists
Should GCSEs be scrapped? Despite efforts to make exams harder, the nation’s 16-year-olds rejoiced yesterday as pass rates rose. But the stress of exam season took its toll on many.
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Race against the rain for trapped Thai boys
What makes the story so compelling? For almost two weeks, 12 children have been trapped underground in a Thai cave. But as monsoon rains approach, the rescue operation hangs in the balance.
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Germany crash out in greatest shock so far
Is it wrong to take pleasure in other people’s misfortune? As Germans despaired at their early World Cup exit, the world rejoiced. The World Cup has been blown wide open.
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Dozens killed in Guatemala volcano disaster
Should we all worry about volcanoes? On Sunday, Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted, killing at least 60 and injuring hundreds. Other long-dormant supervolcanoes could be even more devastating.
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How data has transformed the World Cup
Are statistics killing the magic of football? The upcoming World Cup will be the most analysed ever, as football has finally started to take data seriously. How much does it matter?